Russian space agency says cosmodrome damaged after joint launch with US
Authorities say the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Russia’s only launch site for crewed missions, will be restored ‘very soon’.
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SpaceX expands Starlink satellite network with $17bn EchoStar deal
The spectrum purchase allows SpaceX to expand the cell network’s capacity and help ‘end mobile dead zones’.
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What scientists have learned from the biggest ever collision of black holes
Massive black holes may not always be formed the way we thought.
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What is US Space Command and why does it matter if it moves to Alabama?
Trump has announced he will move the agency’s headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
Key takeaways from Trump’s announcement to move US Space Command
Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama.
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Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station
NASA astronaut Don Pettit recorded video of a rare red aurora from aboard the International Space Station.
Published On 1 Sep 2025
SpaceX calls off Starship launch in latest setback for Elon Musk
Rocket company postpones 10th test-flight to troubleshoot issue at Texas launch site.
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Blazing fireball lights up the night sky in Japan
Livestream cameras captured the moment a blazing fireball lit up the night sky across southern Japan.
Published On 20 Aug 2025
Astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX splashdown after 5-month ISS mission
The landing marks a successful end to their mission on board the International Space Station to help stranded pilots.
Jim Lovell, one of first astronauts to orbit the moon, dies at age 97
Known as Smilin’ Jim, Lovell was a veteran of the Apollo 8 lunar voyage and mission commander for the Apollo 13 flight.
Russian rocket launches Iran satellite into space: Iranian media
The satellite was designed and manufactured by Iranian engineers, according to reports.
