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Starlink satellite internet launches across UK

SpaceX's revolutionary satellite internet service Starlink has officially launched across the United Kingdom, promising to bridge the digital divide with high-speed connectivity from space.

Porsche left dangling on cliff after GPS shortcut disaster

A German tourist's luxury holiday took a terrifying turn when his satellite navigation system led his Porsche up a treacherous mountain path, leaving the vehicle teetering dangerously on a cliff edge in southern Italy.

Bligh's Mutiny Survival Compass for Sale

The extraordinary brass compass that enabled Captain William Bligh to navigate 3,600 miles to safety after the infamous 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty emerges for public sale, revealing one of history's greatest survival stories.

European Giants Form Alliance to Challenge SpaceX

A powerful European consortium led by Airbus, Leonardo and Thales is mounting a serious challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX dominance in the satellite launch market, backed by significant EU investment.

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.

EU space shield plan amid Russia satellite attack fears

European officials unveil ambitious space defence strategy as concerns mount that Russian attacks on Western satellites could invoke NATO's collective defence clause, potentially sparking full-scale conflict.

Iran's Mount Damavand volcano shows eruption signs

Satellite imagery reveals alarming thermal anomalies and gas emissions from Iran's highest peak, Mount Damavand, suggesting the dormant volcano may be stirring to life after 7,000 years of silence.

Solar Storm Hits Earth - Northern Lights Expected in UK

A massive solar storm is racing toward Earth at 1.7 million mph, threatening power grids and satellite systems while promising spectacular aurora displays visible as far south as Scotland and Northern England.

Earth's magnetic field develops growing weak spot

Scientists discover a rapidly expanding weak spot in Earth's protective magnetic shield over South America and the South Atlantic, raising concerns about satellite failures and radiation exposure.

Solar Storms Threaten UK GPS and Power Systems

The Met Office reveals how powerful solar storms could disrupt GPS systems, radio communications and power networks across Britain, with new monitoring technology being deployed to protect critical infrastructure.

Putin's Nuclear Space Weapon Threat Revealed

Russia's development of nuclear space weapons could cripple global communications and trigger catastrophic conflict, warns Defence Secretary Grant Shapps in chilling security alert.

UK's most dangerous cities for pedestrians revealed

Shocking new study reveals which UK cities pose the greatest risk to pedestrians and cyclists, with London boroughs dominating the danger list. Discover how your city ranks for active travel safety.

Russia jams British satellites in weekly attacks

Exclusive: Vladimir Putin's forces are carrying out relentless electronic warfare against UK satellites, with Space Command revealing weekly jamming attacks that threaten Britain's critical infrastructure and national security.

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