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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.

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.

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.

Starmer flies to Egypt for Gaza crisis talks

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer embarks on crucial Middle East diplomatic mission to Egypt for Gaza crisis negotiations amid mounting pressure over his stance on the conflict.

NASA's Glass Bubble Habitats for Moon Living Revealed

NASA reveals revolutionary plan for lunar living with inflatable glass habitats that could see astronauts residing on the Moon within decades. Discover how these futuristic structures will protect against radiation and lunar dust while creating sustainabl

Starmer's India trade mission strengthens UK economic ties

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer embarks on crucial trade mission to India, meeting with Prime Minister Modi and business leaders to strengthen post-Brexit economic ties and unlock new opportunities for British businesses.

Starmer: India trade deal won't change UK visas

Prime Minister Keir Starmer heads to Mumbai for crucial trade negotiations, firmly denying any link between the UK-India trade deal and changes to Britain's immigration system.

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