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Spaceport’s ‘floating road’ over peat bog nearly finished ahead of test launch

Orbex aims to carry out its first launch from the ‘carbon neutral’ spaceport in northern Scotland next year.

The Independent UK

Engineers identify 'very unusual' reason for rocket explosion in Shetland

ENGINEERS have identified a “very unusual” oxygen fire in a turbopump as the reason a rocket engine exploded during a test at the spaceport in…

The National (Scotland)

‘Very unusual’ fire caused rocket explosion, delaying first space launch bid

The blast on Monday has delayed a German company’s efforts to carry out the first vertical satellite launch from European soil.

The Independent UK

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Europe's 1st commercial rocket by RFA explodes on test stand at Scotland spaceport

Rocket Factory Augsburg's first rocket was destroyed in an explosion on Aug. 19 during a static fire test at Saxavord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands.

Space

What next for space launch bids after rocket engine explosion in Shetland?

Some of the key questions after part of Rocket Factory Augsburg’s rocket was destroyed at SaxaVord Spaceport.

The Independent UK

Rocket engine explodes during test ahead of planned UK launch

The engine burst into flames in the test in Shetland on Monday evening.

The Independent UK

Watch the moment rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceport

A ROCKET engine has exploded during a launch test at a spaceport in Shetland...

The National (Scotland)

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Rocket explodes during testing at UK’s new spaceport in Shetland

Rocket Factory Augsburg says ‘anomaly’ led to ‘the loss of the stage’, adding that there were no injuries

The Guardian - UK

Spacecraft test at Shetland spaceport fails due to ‘anomaly’

Nobody was injured in the incident, and the spaceport’s launch pad has been saved.

The Independent UK

Fantasy football: Players entering a contract year in 2024

Which players may have added financial incentive this season?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong operation over safety concerns for its staff

U.S. government-funded Radio Free Asia is closing its Hong Kong operation after the city enacted a tough new national security law known locally as Article 23.

WEKU

US-funded Radio Free Asia shuts down in Hong Kong over safety concerns

News service says it closed bureau after passing of new national security law known as Article 23

The Guardian - AU

US Outlet Radio Free Asia Closes Hong Kong Office Over Security Law Fears

The US news outlet Radio Free Asia (RFA) said Friday that it had closed its office in Hong Kong over staff safety concerns after the city enacted a new national security law.

International Business Times

29 Dolphins who are expected to hit free agency in March

Here's a look at 29 Dolphins who are set to hit the market this year.

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The Independent UK

Rocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launch

Rocket Factory Augsburg plans to have its first blast-off from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst in 2024.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar generals ‘held talks with Suu Kyi’

Senior figures from Myanmar’s junta have held at least two meetings with Aung San Suu Kyi to seek her help in starting peace talks but the jailed former civilian leader has rebuffed them, Radio Free Asia (RFA) has reported.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The next UFC pipeline: How Texas-based Fury FC continues to evolve into next big feeder league

Texas-based regional promotion Fury FC has turned heads lately. It's been a long road, but promoter Eric Garcia says there's more to come.

Bangkok Post

Lao activist shot dead in Vientiane

A Lao human rights activist who posted articles critical of the government was shot and killed in Vientiane by an unidentified gunman, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA).

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Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta air strike kills at least 50

At least 50 people were reported killed in central Myanmar after the army launched an attack on an event being held by opponents of military rule.

The Independent UK

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship visits Belfast ahead of support vessels contract work

The Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast is part of a consortium which won a contract to build three new vessels to support Royal Navy ships.

Daily Mirror

New £70 million ship bought to protect underwater cables from Russian sabotage

The Topaz Tangaroa has berthed at Birkenhead where she will be repainted, fitted with military equipment and renamed before being relaunched for her vital missions

USA Today Sports Media Group

20 Commanders players who will hit free agency this offseason

A look at all of Washington's upcoming free agents.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Raoni Barcelos aims to show off new version of himself at UFC Fight Night 211

"The big difference is my focus now, how I'm training now, and I'm gonna show you guys a completely different Raoni."

Daily Mirror

Over 35 North Korean female prisoners left to starve to death in labour camps

Reports from North Korea reveal a grim tale from the widely condemned labour camps in the country. A total of 35 women in the camps are believed to have starved to death in recent months

Bangkok Post

Lao authorities ask casino to stop hiring 'chat girls'

Authorities in northern Laos have called on businesses in the Chinese-run Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to stop hiring Lao women to work as “chat girls” in an effort to curb abuses, including human trafficking.

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