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Putin Promises to Help North Korea Launch Its Satellites
North Korea may soon be getting technological assistance to help launch its satellites as Russia vows to contribute to its space ambitions. On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un at Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia’s main spaceport. The meeting highlighted increased cooperation between the two nations, with Russia offering to…
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Triple-Core Rockets and ‘Doughnuts’ on Mars: Marvel at the Best Spaceflight Imagery From June
There’s plenty of smoke in the air — and not just from Canada’s raging wildfires. Indeed, the past month was witness to a steady cadence of rocket launches and rocket tests, all spewing out excitement and hope. At the same time, probes already working in space beamed back evidence of their important work.
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Miura 1, the First Spanish Suborbital Rocket, Is Ready for Launch
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China’s Space Pioneer Becomes First Private Company to Reach Orbit During Debut Launch
Chinese company Space Pioneer established a pair of milestones this past Sunday, becoming the first startup to successfully reach orbit on its first attempt, and the first Chinese company to reach orbit with liquid rocket propulsion.