Fargam


Fargam was the second astronaut monkey launched into space by Iran. He was a male and from the rhesus macaque species. The 2013 trip was successful, and he returned to Earth alive and safe.

Technology

The launch of the rocket called Pajohesh marked Iran's first use of liquid fuel in such an operation. The rocket reached the altitude of 72 miles before Fargam was returned to Earth safely.

Nominations for space mission

Launch report

Also in 2010, Iran successfully sent a rat, turtle and worms into space. The launch of Pajohesh is another long step getting the Islamic Republic of Iran closer to sending a man into space. At the time, the attempts had been touted as the first step towards sending a man into space, which Tehran says is scheduled for 2020.