Science News Roundup: Iran says it tests satellite-carrying rocket, U.S. calls move 'destabilizing'

Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Iran says it tests satellite-carrying rocket, U.S. calls move 'destabilizing' Iran's Revolutionary Guards tested a new satellite-carrying rocket on Saturday, state media reported, a move the United States called "unhelpful and destabilizing". Washington fears the same long-range ballistic technology used to put satellites into orbit could also be used to launch nuclear warheads.

Following is a summary of current science news briefs.

Iran says it tests satellite-carrying rocket, U.S. calls move 'destabilizing'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards tested a new satellite-carrying rocket on Saturday, state media reported, a move the United States called "unhelpful and destabilizing". Washington fears the same long-range ballistic technology used to put satellites into orbit could also be used to launch nuclear warheads. Tehran has regularly denied having any such intention.