Tag: space

Man who jumped from edge of space dies paragliding

Felix Baumgartner, who once broke the world record for the highest skydive by jumping from the edge of space, has died in a motorised...

Earth’s rotation speeds up: shortest day ever recorded

Scientists confirm that Earth’s rotation speeds up this summer, with 9 July 2025 marking the shortest day ever recorded. According to the International Earth...

Eratosthenes & Skytrek join forces for space innovation

The Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence of the Cyprus University of Technology and Skytrek Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration...

ON THIS DAY: the first woman in space (1963)

On 16 June 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space- launching aboard Vostok 6 and orbiting Earth 48 times over...

When will the Troodos Observatory open its doors?

The management contract for the Troodos Observatory has been officially signed. According to an announcement by Cosmos Observatory, the project owner—the Community of Agridia,...

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Khamenei’s body lies in state as thousands gather at mosque

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Drug trafficking ring dismantled: 21 arrests and 60 kilos seized

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