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Chinese astronauts stranded by space junk to return

Three Chinese astronauts, stranded on the Tiangong station after a space debris impact, will return to Earth using their replacement crew's capsule. The incident highlights the growing danger of orbital junk.

China's astronauts host first space barbecue in orbit

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have successfully tested a revolutionary electric oven, cooking meals including grilled fish and beef in zero gravity - a major advancement for long-duration space missions.

Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.

Boeing 767 makes emergency landing at Bedford airfield

A Boeing 767 cargo flight from Honolulu to Washington DC was forced to make an emergency landing at Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford after declaring an in-flight emergency. The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.

Google to Launch AI Datacentres in Space

Google reveals groundbreaking plans to deploy datacentres in space, aiming to meet surging AI demands while reducing environmental impact through innovative orbital solutions.

Medieval Tower Falls as Satellite Reaches Orbit

From the dramatic collapse of a historic medieval tower in Europe to the successful orbital deployment of a new satellite, today's visual news captures moments of loss and technological achievement.

JetBlue flight plunges mid-air, injuring passengers

A JetBlue flight from Florida to Puerto Rico experienced a sudden, dramatic altitude drop causing injuries and panic among passengers. Emergency protocols activated as aircraft makes safe return to Fort Lauderdale.

Russia's Nuclear Space Weapon Revealed by US

The United States has issued a stark warning about Russia's development of a troubling new anti-satellite weapon with nuclear capabilities, raising global security concerns.

United Airlines jet nearly hit by space debris

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris had a terrifying near-miss with space junk, highlighting the growing danger of orbital debris to commercial aviation.

SpaceX Starship completes successful test flight

SpaceX achieves historic milestone as Starship completes successful test flight, bringing Elon Musk's vision of Martian colonisation closer to reality. Latest launch demonstrates significant progress for the world's most powerful rocket.

Colts QB Richardson hospitalised with orbital fracture

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson suffers orbital fracture in bizarre training accident involving resistance band, casting doubt on his playing future and raising questions about athlete safety protocols.

Puffy red 'moon' eye revealed hidden tumour

Medical experts issue urgent warning after woman's unusual eye symptoms led to shocking diagnosis of hidden orbital tumour. Discover the signs doctors say you should never ignore.

SpaceX Starship Soars in Key Test for NASA Moon Mission

SpaceX achieves a major breakthrough with its Starship rocket, successfully completing a key test flight from Texas. The milestone brings NASA's ambitious Artemis moon missions a significant step closer to reality.

First Private Space Station Launching in 2026

Axiom Space reveals ambitious plans for the world's first commercial space station, with the first module launching in 2026. This revolutionary orbital facility promises to host astronauts, pioneer research, and fuel a new space economy after the ISS reti

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