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New £100 million national satellite test facility opens in Oxfordshire
The facility will ensure minibus-sized satellites weighing up to seven tonnes can survive launches and the harsh conditions of space.
South Korean defence chief vows retaliatory strikes on North Korea if provoked
The fiery warning follows successful spy satellite launches for both nations.
Amazon to launch first satellites into space in global internet mission
The multinational technology giant will launch two test satellites from a space station in Florida on Friday afternoon.
Cunard and P&O boosting wifi with Elon Musk’s satellites
The cruise lines said connectivity and bandwidth will be improved across their fleets under a deal with Starlink.
US acknowledges Iranian satellite has successfully reached orbit
Iran’s Noor-3 satellite was launched on Wednesday.
Iran has put imaging satellite in space, says minister
The launch could raise tensions with Western nations that fear space technology could be used by Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
British-built satellite successfully returned to Earth in assisted crash
Aeolus has provided data to weather centres across Europe since 2018.
Defunct British-built satellite Aeolus ready for deliberate crash into ocean
Aeolus has provided valuable data to weather centres across Europe since 2018 but has now run out of fuel.
North Korean leader’s sister slams US for criticising failed satellite launch
North Korea said the rocket lost thrust after a stage separation and crashed in waters off the Korean Peninsula’s western coast.
North Korea announces intention to launch satellite in coming days
Japan’s Self Defence Force has been ordered to shoot down the satellite or debris, if any enters Japanese territory.