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Earth to have second tiny moon for 2 months

Earth to have second "tiny moon" for 2 months

The researchers say Earth's gravity will pull the tiny moon toward our planet and act like the regular moon, orbiting the Earth.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew welcomed aboard space station

Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew welcomed aboard space station

The astronauts arrived at the orbiting platform after a flight of nearly 27 hours following its launch in Florida.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sends first astronaut crew to orbit

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sends first astronaut crew to orbit

Boeing's Starliner flew its first crew of astronauts to orbit in a much-delayed test mission to the International Space Station.
Thu Jun 06 2024
China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay

China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay

This is a regular rotation of Chinese astronauts onboard the "Tiangong" orbiting high above the Earth's atmosphere.
Fri Apr 26 2024
North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive', can manoeuvre, expert says

North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive', can manoeuvre, expert says

The orbit-raising manoeuvre was a surprise as the presence of an onboard propulsion system was unexpected.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space

Satellite due to fall to Earth after nearly 30 years in space

After 13 years of orbital decay, mainly driven by solar activity, the satellite will naturally re-enter Earth's atmosphere.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Chinese fighter jets 'orbit' Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says

Chinese fighter jets 'orbit' Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says

The militaries of the Philippines and Australia carried out a second day of sea and air exercises in the South China Sea.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond

Japan billionaire Maezawa's moon flyby pushed back to 2024 or beyond

The billionaire said the plan was for the lunar orbital mission 'dearMoon' was set to take place in 2023, but will now take "a little longer".
Thu Nov 09 2023
Space capsule carrying US astronaut Rubio and two Russian cosmonauts undocks from ISS

Space capsule carrying US astronaut Rubio and two Russian cosmonauts undocks from ISS

The Soyuz MS-23 will shoot around Earth in orbit and then blast downwards into the Earth's atmosphere.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Russia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure

Russia's first lunar mission in 47 years smashes into the moon in failure

The apparatus moved into an unpredictable orbit and ceased to exist as a result of a collision with the surface of the Moon, Roskosmos said.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project

Early adopters in Mexico lend their eyes to global biometric project

The project's goal is to distinguish people from bots online, while doling out a cryptocurrency bonus as a incentive to participate.
Sun Aug 13 2023
China plans to send two rockets for crewed moon landing

China plans to send two rockets for crewed moon landing

Both rockets will enter the moon's orbit, one carrying spacecraft that will land on the surface and the other transporting the astronauts.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Deep space orbit to provide non-traditional resting place

Deep space orbit to provide non-traditional resting place

While space burials are not a new concept, the company is preparing for their first deep space flight, orbiting around the sun indefinitely.
Fri Jul 14 2023
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong promises more spy satellite launches - KCNA

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong promises more spy satellite launches - KCNA

Kim Yo Jong said North Korea will soon put a military spy satellite into orbit.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Private astronaut crew, including first Arab woman in orbit, returns from space station

Private astronaut crew, including first Arab woman in orbit, returns from space station

The Crew splashed down safely off Florida, capping an eight-day research mission aboard the International Space Station.
Wed May 31 2023
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024