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UK grants licence to send first rocket into space from Shetland Islands

If successful, Rocket Factory Augsburg will become first company in Europe to carry out vertical launch into orbit

The Guardian - UK

Scotland set to be site of Europe’s first rocket launch into space as approval given

The German company which aims to be the first to launch a satellite from the most northerly tip in the UK has been officially licensed for…

The National (Scotland)

Approval for first space rocket launch from UK as licence granted

The decision from the Civil Aviation Authority is the final significant piece of regulatory approval needed for Rocket Factory Augsburg.

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Early look at Jaguars 2025 free agents

Let's take an early offseason look at which Jaguars players are set to be free agents in 2025.

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Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers accept improved pay offer

The agreement ends a long-running dispute.

Evening Standard

Early look at Indianapolis Colts’ 2025 free agents

With the offseason here, let's take an early look ahead at the Indianapolis Colts 2025 free agents.

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Which Falcons players will be free agents in 2025?

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We interviewed 30 Black public school teachers in Philadelphia to understand why so many are leaving the profession

Tracey, a high school teacher in the Philadelphia School District, remembers the hurtful comments she heard from parents when she started her career over a decade ago as a young Black teacher in what was then a predominantly white area of southwest Philly.

The Conversation

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

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.

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The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

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Fantasy football: Players entering a contract year in 2024

Which players may have added financial incentive this season?

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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

International Business Times

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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