Iran is gathering up foreign technology for its nascent satellite program. According to Associated Press news service, the effort has gained urgency because Iranians believe the West—read that US—will try to curtail its space efforts like it is doing with its nuclear aspirations. Iranian officials claim they only want to use satellites to monitor natural disasters and improve communications. Iran launched its first satellite in October aboard a Russian rocket. AP reports that a second is slated for launch early next year, and the two combined will provide Iran the means to monitor the Middle East.
Airman 1st Class Marcus White-Allen concocted a story to cover up that he fired his M18 9mm pistol into Airman Braden Lovan’s chest killing him on July 20, two Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY testified during separate courts martial proceedings on Oct. 30-31.
