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Japan has secured a strong partnership with the United States for lunar exploration, while Europe is making strides in space regulation and collaboration, including a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX. Meanwhile, Germany is increasing military aid to Ukraine and eyeing opportunities in the defense industry, as the EU gears up to publish the world's first comprehensive space law.
Russia has launched Iran's Pars 1 satellite into orbit, marking the fourth satellite launch by Iran this year. The West has accused Iran of using such technology for military purposes, while Iran maintains that its satellite and rocket launches are for civil or defense purposes only. The launch reflects deeper scientific cooperation between Russia and Iran, but has also sparked controversy amid rising tensions with the West, particularly in light of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Iran successfully launched three satellites into space as part of a program criticized by the West for its potential to improve ballistic missiles, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. The launch utilized the Simorgh rocket, which has previously experienced failures, and comes as Iran faces pressure to take action following recent regional conflicts. The United States has condemned Iran's satellite launches, citing a UN Security Council resolution, and expressed concerns about the potential military implications of Iran's space program.