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An out-of-control rocket is reported to be crashing into the Earth on Wednesday.

An out-of-control rocket is reported to be crashing into the Earth on Wednesday.

An out-of-control rocket is reported to be crashing into the Earth on Wednesday.

An out-of-control rocket is reported to be crashing into the Earth on Wednesday.

The new Persei booster for Russia’s Angara 5A heavy rocket failed to deliver a dummy payload to its final geostationary orbit.

There are no launches slated for the upcoming week, however, there are a number of videos in the recap section. The James Webb Space Telescope is also continuing to race ahead to its destination.

It’s been a spectacular year for space missions, ending on a high note with the launch of the sensational James Webb telescope. We’ve seen the UK gearing up to become one of the top players in this booming industry, and Russia isn’t backing down either. Behind the scenes, it’s preparing to soon launch rockets from a second space launch site on a regular basis.

Russia Launches Its Biggest Space Rocket Since The Fall of the Soviet Union 30 Years Ago

The new-generation Angara A-5 heavy carrier rocket was launched on Monday from Plesetsk spaceport, but experts say there was a malfunction during separation 12 minutes into the flight.

A year after its last launch, Russia’s newest rocket lifted off again — and things didnt go entirely according to plan.