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South Korea launches its 2nd military spy satellite amid animosities with North Korea

Apr. 08, 2024 00:04 AM EDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has successfully launched its second military spy satellite into orbit, days after North Korea reaffirmed its plan to launch multiple reconnaissance satellites this year. The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year — North...

US company's lunar lander rockets toward the moon for a touchdown attempt next week

Feb. 15, 2024 09:51 AM EST

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Another private U.S. company took a shot at the moon Thursday, launching a month after a rival’s lunar lander missed its mark and came crashing back. NASA, the main sponsor with experiments on board, is hoping for a successful moon landing next week as...