I've heard of monkeys, rabbits and rats, but why turtles? 
Iran claims launch of turtles, rodent into space
By Barry Neild, CNN
February 3, 2010 8:27 a.m. EST
Condensed and removed extraneous info
(CNN) -- "Iran said Wednesday it had launched a rocket carrying a rodent, two turtles and some worms into orbit, claiming it as a successful advance in a space program that has raised international concerns.
Press TV quoted Iranian space officials saying live video transmission and telemetry allowed the rat or mouse -- named Helmz-1 -- turtles and worms to be monitored during their space voyage.
The Fars news agency said later Wednesday that the animals had returned to Earth and were being studied by scientists."
Iran claims launch of turtles, rodent into space
By Barry Neild, CNN
February 3, 2010 8:27 a.m. EST
Condensed and removed extraneous info
(CNN) -- "Iran said Wednesday it had launched a rocket carrying a rodent, two turtles and some worms into orbit, claiming it as a successful advance in a space program that has raised international concerns.
Press TV quoted Iranian space officials saying live video transmission and telemetry allowed the rat or mouse -- named Helmz-1 -- turtles and worms to be monitored during their space voyage.
The Fars news agency said later Wednesday that the animals had returned to Earth and were being studied by scientists."
