The nuclear weapons, arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation podcast. Companion to the popular Arms Control Wonk blog (www.armscontrolwonk.com). Hosted by Jeffrey Lewis & Aaron Stein.
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Iranian Space Launch and the JCPOA
Amidst all the hoopla surrounding North Korea's ICBM, Iran launched a Simorgh, a rocket designed to put a satellite into space. Aaron and Jeffrey discuss the Iran's space launch program, how it relates to the nuclear program. And, of course, the Dudes from the SHIG.
Links of Note:
Detailed video of the Simorgh and the NTI 3D Models of both the Simorgh and the Safir.
Jonathan McDowell and his excellent Launch Vehicle Database.
The maligned op-ed in the WSJ.