Fargam
Fargam was a male rhesus macaque and the second astronaut monkey launched into space by Iran in 2013. The mission was successful, and he returned to Earth alive and safe.[1]
| Species | Rhesus macaque |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Notable role | Second astronaut monkey launched into space by Iran |
| Weight | 3 kg (7 lb) |
| Height | 56 cm (1 ft 10 in) |
Technology
The launch of the Pajohesh rocket 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.[2]
Nominations for space mission
| NAME | SEX | HEIGH | WEIGHT (units?) | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *FARGAM | M | 56 cm | 3 | 3 |
| torang | F | 59 cm | 3.5 | 3 |
| toranj | F | 57 cm | 3.9 | 4 |
Launch report
- The launch was by Shahab-1 missile.
- The animal's heart rate was between 90 and 110 per minute.
- The animal's body temperature was about 37 °C.
- The animal reached a height of 72 miles with the rocket before the animal was parachuted in the capsule.
- After the mission, Tehran Small Animal Hospital Veterinary Medicine Veterinary experts examined the animal and the results showed that he was healthy and in good physical condition.
- Experts at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have confirmed Iran's success in sending a locally-built bio-capsule with a live monkey on board into space, the Head of Iran's Space Agency (ISA), Hamid Fazeli, said on February 13.[1]
History
In 2010, Iran also successfully sent a rat, turtle and worms into space.[3] The launch of Pajohesh is considered as a major step towards the Islamic Republic of Iran’s goal of sending a man into space. At the time, the attempts had been touted as Iran’s first step towards sending a man into space, which Tehran scheduled for 2020.[4]
References
- "Iran launches second monkey into space | World news". The Guardian. Retrieved 2016-02-14.
- "Fargam: Iran's Second Space Monkey". En.alalam.ir. 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2016-02-14.
- "Iran 'sends second monkey to space'". BBC News. 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- "Iran sends second monkey into space". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
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