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The details surrounding the failed launches, and causes of its failure were unclear, however, the report stated.
The Safir satellite-carrier rocket, which was designed for Iran's Omid satellite, is seen before launch at Iran's space
Iran failed to launch another satellite in space in mid-June, according to CNN citing US defense officials.
The Pentagon and defense officials were observing the launch and stated that while the June launch failed, the Islamic Republic is preparing for another attempt within the coming months, according to satellite imagery.
The assumption is working off the presence of fuel containers, platforms and vehicles that could be seen around the Imam Khomeini Spaceport in Iran, as well as increased activity in and around the site.
"US Space Command is aware of the Iranian rocket launch failure which occurred early June 12th," Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col. Uriah Orland told CNN.
The details surrounding the failed launches, and causes of its failure were unclear, however, the report stated.
Citing a professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Jeffrey Lewis, CNN notes that the rocket used to launch the satellite is the same it uses for intercontinental ballistic missiles, purportedly the Simorgh rocket.
"The failed launch attempt is the fourth consecutive failure of the Simorgh launcher," Lewis told CNN. "Iran seems to be struggling with this specific system. Other Iranian rockets of different designs have been more successful."
Iran fails to launch satellite into orbit as Pentagon watches
The details surrounding the failed launches, and causes of its failure were unclear, however, the report stated.
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