Tag: orbit

ON THIS DAY: Apollo 8 Christmas Eve message from orbit (1968)

Exclusive December 24, 2025 at 13:14

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to orbit the Moon- and delivered one of the most memorable...

Data centres in space? Jeff Bezos says it’s possible

Life October 7, 2025 at 18:31

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted on Friday gigawatt-scale data centres will be built in space within the next 10 to 20 years and that continuously...

Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

International January 16, 2025 at 14:42

Blue Origin launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight Thursday, sending up a prototype satellite to orbit thousands of miles above...

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ON THIS DAY: Juneteenth marks the end of slavery (1865)

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Boy, 3, survives attack by crocodile at zoo as suspect bailed

International June 19, 2026 at 15:07

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Video captures fierce Ayia Napa fight leading to arrests of two Britons

Cyprus June 19, 2026 at 14:56

Police have identified two individuals linked to a brawl...

Despite US-Iran deal, Israel and Lebanon continue strikes

International June 19, 2026 at 13:55

Deadly exchanges continue despite US-Iran agreement At least 18 people...

Charges against UK actress for smuggling meth into Australia

International June 19, 2026 at 12:47

Actress accused of importing 320kg of meth A British actress,...