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# rocket launch

This year
2023
China becomes third country to put civilians into space
China is the third country to put humans in orbit.
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May 30th 2023, 8:38 AM
First ever 3D-printed rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral but fails to reach orbit
A US company has successfully launched a rocket made of 85% 3D-printed parts but it failed to reach orbit.
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Mar 23rd 2023, 1:07 PM
Last year
2022
NASA launches first rocket from new Australian space centre
The launch was the first of three planned missions for June and July.
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Jun 27th 2022, 8:05 AM
All time
North Korea confirms missile tests as Biden warns of response
Pyongyang is pushing to bolster the country’s military power.
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Mar 26th 2021, 8:58 AM
Trump releases photo of Iran rocket site and says US 'not involved' in failed launch
The incident comes after months of tensions between Iran and Washington.
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Aug 31st 2019, 8:08 AM
Amazing photo of a NASA rocket being fired into an aurora
Good work, science.
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Mar 8th 2014, 10:30 AM
9 ways to live your life like Ronnie O'Sullivan
Want to be like (arguably) the greatest snooker player ever? Here are some quick tips.
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Apr 18th 2013, 9:00 AM
Condemnation after North Korea launches rocket
America, China and Russia have all expressed concern about the successful launch of the rocket by North Korea – and asked all sides to avoid ‘stoking the flames’.
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Dec 12th 2012, 7:50 AM
GALLERY: North Korea unveils massive statues of former leaders
The statues of Kim Jong-Il and his father, Kim Il-Sung, are unveiled to mark the latter’s 100th birthday this weekend.
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Apr 13th 2012, 7:17 PM
In pictures: Welcome to the North Korean space control centre!
Take a peek inside the base holding the regime’s most advanced technology.
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Apr 12th 2012, 10:07 AM
Flight paths changed as North Korea prepares for rocket launch
North Korean space officials said today that all assembly and preparations for a planned satellite launch have been completed – and continued to deny it is a cover for missile test.
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Apr 10th 2012, 9:05 AM
Satellite images show North Korea launch operations
The US is claiming the North Korean rocket launch is a smokescreen for long-range missile tests.
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Apr 2nd 2012, 7:58 AM