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Cosmonaut removed from NASA mission over SpaceX probe

Veteran Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev is under investigation for allegedly photographing sensitive SpaceX documents, violating US arms laws. He has been replaced on the 2026 ISS mission. Read the full story.

China launches emergency space rescue mission

China launches uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft on emergency mission to rescue three astronauts stranded at Tiangong space station after window damage. Read the full story.

Chinese astronauts stranded by space junk to return

Three Chinese astronauts, stranded on the Tiangong station after a space debris impact, will return to Earth using their replacement crew's capsule. The incident highlights the growing danger of orbital junk.

Petrol station inferno: Smoker's match ignites fuel

Shocking CCTV footage captures the heart-stopping moment a discarded match at a UK petrol station nearly caused catastrophe, as friends narrowly escape a fiery explosion in hair-raising close call.

Labour to impose VAT on private school fees

Shadow Education Secretary Lucy Powell confirms Labour will impose 20% VAT on private school fees, generating £1.6bn for state education while sparking fierce debate over educational choice and funding.

China's astronauts host first space barbecue in orbit

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have successfully tested a revolutionary electric oven, cooking meals including grilled fish and beef in zero gravity - a major advancement for long-duration space missions.

Chinese Space Station Dodges Space Junk Threat

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station performed emergency manoeuvres to avoid collision with space debris, highlighting the escalating danger of orbital junk threatening global space operations.

Trump Backs Billionaire Isaacman for NASA Role

Exclusive: Donald Trump plans to nominate Jared Isaacman, the billionaire behind historic private space missions, to lead NASA in a dramatic shake-up of America's space programme.

NASA Astronauts Stranded on ISS Amid Boeing Spacecraft Crisis

Exclusive: Two NASA astronauts face indefinite delay returning to Earth as Boeing's troubled Starliner spacecraft battles multiple helium leaks and thruster failures, raising serious questions about crew safety and Boeing's space programme viability.

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