An Iranian technician holds a monkey after reportedly riding an Iranian rocket into space, on Jan. 30, 2013.

An Iranian technician holds a monkey after reportedly riding an Iranian rocket into space, on Jan. 30, 2013. Borna Ghasemi, ISNA/AP

Play of the Day: Wanted: Iranian Space Monkeys

Late night television takes on Iran's space program.

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