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Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite
Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
Published On 24 Aug 2026
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China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
The Chang’e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon’s shadowed craters.
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Ukraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia’s southwestern Samara region.
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Solar eclipse August 12: What time is it and where can you see it?
Millions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.
Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite
Hanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk’s rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
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China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off
China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
Published On 11 Aug 2026
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Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it hit your location on August 12?
On August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
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SpaceX rocket segment to crash into the moon: What happened?
A piece of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have crashed into the moon after floating in space since last year.
Piece of SpaceX rocket the size of a school bus crashes into the moon
Scientists will track stray rocket part striking the moon to study crater formation and lunar dust from cosmic impacts.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected
Revenue was up more than 90 percent from the same period a year ago, beating analyst expectations.
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