Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit on 1st launch since explosive accidents last year (video)

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Texas-based Firefly Aerospace is celebrating today (March 11) after successfully launching its Alpha rocket for the first time in nearly a year. Article continues below Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket launches on the “Stairway to Seven” mission on March 11, 2026. (Image credit: Firefly Aerospace) The test-stand explosion was eventually traced to “a process error duringContinue Reading

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Saudi and UAE ambassadors to the UN condemn Iranian attacks ahead of Security Council meeting., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In PicturesContinue Reading

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A coalition of antiwar groups launched a national campaign Wednesday for constituents to urge Democrats in Congress to remove Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer from their posts as minority leaders.The coalition includes RootsAction and Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace network, as well as World Beyond WarContinue Reading

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Sharon Barbour North East and Cumbria health correspondent Sharon Barbour/BBC Peter Littlefield is one of the first mesothelioma patients on the proton beam trial A trial using proton beams to try to treat a cancer caused mainly by exposure to asbestos has been described as offering “realistic hope” to patients.Continue Reading

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US-based advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer EGI Battery has established its first US battery manufacturing campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Ann Arbor facility positions EGI to deliver high-performance, lithium-ion pouch cell batteries in line with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will power drones, electric aviation, aerospace, and emerging technologiesContinue Reading