Iran launches second satellite this year into orbit, state media says
By Mark Potter and Alex Richardson (Reuters) - Iran on Saturday launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards, state media reported. The launch comes as the United States and European countries accuse Iran of transferring
Branson’s Virgin Orbit to recall small team from near-total furlough
Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit, prior to its takeoff on a key drop test of its high-altitude launch system for satellites from Mojave, California, U.S. July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -
Uganda says its debut satellite launched into orbit
By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda's first satellite has been successfully launched into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS) and the East African nation's ground controllers were in contact with the device, the government said on Friday. The PearlAfricaSat-1 spacecraft