China has successfully deorbited its Tiangong 2 space laboratory on Jul. 19 at 2106 local time.
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China researching on new type of recoverable satellite
A new type of recoverable satellite is being develop by China’s Academy of Space Technology.
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UAE’s optical spy satellite lost after launch failure of Vega rocket
The UAE’s first spy satellite, the Falcon Eye-1, was lost during launch on Jul. 10 when the Vega rocket carrying it into space failed to reach orbit.
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Russia jamming GPS signals from Khmeimim Air Base in Syria
Research by an American professor found that Russia is jamming GPS signals from a position in Khmeimim Air Base, Syria.
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Japan to test infrared sensor for ballistic missile warning satellite
Japan is planning to put an experimental infrared sensor on board the ALOS-3 satellite that it plans to launch into space orbit next year.
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