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Aerospace

In pictures: Boeing’s Starliner returns to earth

by ITPTue 24 Dec 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

Boeing’s new Starliner unmanned spacecraft returns to Earth, landing in the New Mexico desert in the US six days early after a clock problem prevented a rendezvous with the International Space Station.

Aerospace

Video: Why SpaceX and Amazon are launching 42,000+ satellites

by ITPSun 22 Dec 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Since the start of the space age, more than 8,800 objects have been launched into orbit, according to estimates from the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs.

Aerospace

In pictures: New Boeing spacecraft to return early after failure

by ITPSun 22 Dec 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

The Starliner capsule was launched Friday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, but shortly after separating from its Atlas V launch rocket its thrusters failed to activate as planned, preventing it from reaching an orbit high enough to meet up with the International Space Station (ISS).

Aerospace

Gallery: SpaceX’s new stainless-steel “Starship” rocket

by ITPWed 2 Oct 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

Starship will be the most powerful rocket in history, capable of carrying humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Aerospace

Video: Watch Elon Musk unveil his latest plan for conquering Mars

by ITPWed 2 Oct 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Elon Musk recently unveiled SpaceX’s latest plans for building cities on Mars: Its Starship rocket.

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Soyuz rocket ready to take UAE astronaut to space in historic mission

by Staff WriterMon 23 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Hazzaa Al Mansoori will be blasted off to space on Wednesday September 25

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Video: Sir Richard Branson – space tourists are next

by ITPTue 18 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Virgin Galactic has successfully sent a spacecraft to the edge of space.

The Iran-backed rebels have ramped up missile attacks against neighbouring Saudi Arabia in recent months.

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Saudis say child wounded in Yemen rocket attack

Written by Staff Writer Wed 4 Jul 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

Latest strike comes after Yemeni pro-government forces backed by Saudi Arabia and the UAE paused their push into the strategic Red Sea port city of Hodeida

The sale includes 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters

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US State Department approves $911m weapons sale to Bahrain

Written by Staff Writer Sun 29 Apr 2018Thu 7 Oct 2021

The deal includes helicopters, weapons, various systems and ongoing contractor support

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In pictures: The world’s most powerful rocket, SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy

by ITPWed 7 Feb 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, blasted off Tuesday on its highly anticipated maiden test flight, carrying CEO Elon Musk’s cherry red Tesla roadster to an orbit near Mars.