Day: May 19, 2024

Updated 1:30 p.m. Eastern with post-flight statements and statistics. WASHINGTON — Blue Origin conducted its first crewed New Shepard mission ...

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Pentagon to forge deeper ties with space industry in ‘first-of-its-kind’ program

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is poised to sign agreements with commercial space companies that go far beyond the usual contractor ...

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NASA prepares for twin launches of climate science cubesats

WASHINGTON — NASA is gearing up for back-to-back launches of cubesats designed to provide key data for improving models of ...

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Prime minister ‘applauds’ South Australian move to ban children from social media

Moves to ban children from social media have been applauded by the prime minister.Earlier in May, South Australian Premier Peter ...

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Meet Australia’s odds-defying young athletes inspired by Drake and Cathy Freeman

When looking back on his journey, Romone Lewin says he's been inspired by the lyrics of high-profile rapper Drake.Recently, fans ...

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Israel war cabinet member Benny Gantz threatens to quit government over Gaza strategy

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz demanded on Saturday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commit to an agreed vision for ...

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Not just for oldies: Why there’s a new group cruising the seas

For young Australians, holidays often involve booking an overseas flight, loading up a backpack, and staying in cheap hostels while ...

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‘No one wants their parents to die’: The home buyers waiting on their inheritance

Ari Sharp is one of the lucky Australians who is not obsessed with house prices — her parents already own ...

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Claudia Winkleman’s tears as she nearly quit hosting Strictly despite Tess Daly pact

Claudia Winkleman candidly revealed she almost hung up her Strictly Come Dancing dancing shoes, despite having a "pact" with co-host ...

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Inside Jurgen Klopp’s post-Liverpool life of luxury with £3m holiday home that puts the Love Island villa to shame