Iran today is making history as they have successfully launched a capsule containing animals into orbit around Earth. This is the first time an animal has been sent into space by an Iranian spacecraft. The animals, including a mouse, two turtles, and worms, were carefully chosen to be able to withstand the conditions of space travel. The capsule is expected to remain in orbit for several months and will transmit valuable data about the effects of space travel on the animals. This is a major step for Iran and the world, and serves as an example of the importance of space exploration.

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source: Phys.org