Rockets

British Brand Langen Motorcycles Introduces Two-Stroke Pocket Rocket

Edited by Preetam Bora | Monday July 13, 2020

The Langer two-stroke motorcycle uses a 250 cc engine with 80 bhp power and 45 Nm of torque with a kerb weight of just 112 kg!

SpaceX Delays Launch Of 57 Mini-Satellites

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 12, 2020

SpaceX on Saturday delayed the launch of a rocket due to take 57 mini-satellites into space as part of plan to build an orbiting, global broadband internet system.

A Space Odyssey: Britain Rockets Into Unknown With OneWeb

Reuters | Thursday July 9, 2020

Britain is betting that satellite operator OneWeb will help it boldly go into a post-Brexit era. But it faces formidable challenges to complete a working constellation and rebuild a collapsed venture that has proved a money pit for investors.

Arjun Atwal Slips In Final Round As Bryson DeChambeau Wins Rocket Mortgage Classic

Press Trust of India | Monday July 6, 2020

Arjun Atwal finished with rounds of 70-69-66-73 for a 10-under 278 overall.

Israel Launches Gaza Strikes After Rocket Fire: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 6, 2020

Israeli aircraft attacked Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip on Sunday night, a Palestinian security source told AFP after Israel reported three rockets fired at its territory.

Rockets Target US Interests Despite Arrests: Iraq Military

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 5, 2020

A pair of rocket attacks targeted American diplomatic and military installations overnight, Iraq's security forces said Sunday, a little over a week since unprecedented arrests prevented a similar attack.

Satellite-Carrying Rocket 'Lost' After New Zealand Launch

Reuters | Sunday July 5, 2020

A rocket from small-satellite launch firm Rocket Lab failed to reach orbit minutes after a successful liftoff from New Zealand on Saturday, the company said, losing its payload of seven small satellites it had intended to carry to space.

NASA Perseverance Mars Rover Launch Delayed Again, 2 Weeks Left to Fly

Associated Press | Thursday July 2, 2020

NASA has delayed the launch of its newest Mars rover yet again — to the end of July at the earliest — this time for a rocket issue.

Arjun Atwal Tests Negative For Coronavirus, Set For Rocket Mortgage Classic

Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 1, 2020

Arjun Atwal will play the first two rounds of the Rocket Mortgage Classic with Matt Jones and Michael Thompson and tee off in the first round in the afternoon at 1.20 pm local time.

Sixth US PGA Tour Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 1, 2020

The US PGA tour said in a statement that Chad Campbell had withdrawn from this week's Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, where he was the first alternate, after he tested positive as part of the pre-tournament screening process.

EU to Speed Up Space Ambitions, Commissioner Breton Says

Reuters | Tuesday June 30, 2020

The European Union will plough more money into rocket launches, satellite communication and space exploration to preserve its often unsung successes in space and keep up with US and Chinese ambitions, its space chief said on Sunday.

Harris English Becomes Fifth PGA Player To Test Positive For Coronavirus

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 30, 2020

The PGA tour said that Harris English tested positive during the pre-tournament screening process in Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic that starts Thursday.

23 Killed In Blast At Cattle Market In Southern Afghanistan

World News | Reuters | Monday June 29, 2020

At least 23 civilians were killed in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province and dozens were injured when rockets fell on a cattle market on Monday, said Afghan government and Taliban officials.

Private Sector Can Now Build Rockets, Be Part Of Inter-Planetary Missions: ISRO Chief K Sivan

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 25, 2020

In a major reform in the India's space arena, the private sector will now be allowed to carry out space activities like building of rockets, satellites and providing launch services, ISRO chief K Sivan said on Thursday.

Maoist Transit Camp Busted In Chhattisgarh, Weapons Seized

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 24, 2020

A Maoist transit camp was busted on Tuesday in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district and a large quantity of explosives, including IEDs, and rocket launchers were seized, the police said.