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GERMAN ROCKET PROGRAM
In 1944, a German aerospace engineer along with his team invented first long-range ballistic missile for Nazi Germany but it was built by concentration camp prisoners under brutal conditions, laying the foundation for both the American and Soviet space programs- In 1948, a male rhesus monkey named Albert was launched on a V-2 rocket by the US towards space but the mission failed and the animal did not survive the flight
- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now
- Russian-speaking cybercriminals used SpaceX's Cursor AI tool to hack seven companiesRussian-speaking hackers exploited SpaceX's AI coding assistant, Cursor, for company intrusions. This AI-boosted hacking spree targeted at ...27 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- In 1962, Egypt fired rockets over the desert and celebrated its entry into the missile age. Then Heinz Krug, a German rocket scientist at the heart of the program, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind one of the Cold War's strangest unresolved Middle Eastern mysteriesEgypt publicly displayed its new missile capability in 1962 after a secret program. This initiative involved former German rocket scientist...15 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- How Polish resistance fighters stole Hitler's 'wonder weapon' and smuggled it to Britain in one of WWII's boldest missionsPolish resistance fighters undertook a daring World War II mission. They successfully stole and hid Adolf Hitler's top-secret V2 rocket. Th...03 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- British mansion that secretly recorded Nazi generals during WWII reopens as museumTrent Park mansion reopened as a museum detailing its secret wartime role. British intelligence used hidden microphones to record captured ...22 Jul, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Qian Xuesen Built America’s Rockets, Then China’sA brilliant engineer, Qian Xuesen, helped build America's rocket technology. Caught in Cold War politics, he returned to China. There, he b...14 Feb, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- ‘You should never give up on your dream’: Meet Michaela Benthaus, the German engineer who left her wheelchair behind to reach spaceMichaela Benthaus, a German aerospace engineer, has made history as the world’s first wheelchair user to travel into space. Flying aboard a...21 Dec, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
- NATO needs more long-range missiles to deter Russia, US general saysNATO needs more long-range missiles to keep Russia away. A US Army General says Russia is making more long-range weapons. Europe depends on...11 Jul, 2025, 05.32 PM IST
- With launch of new rocket Ariane 6, Europe rejoins the space raceESA's Ariane 6 launch from French Guiana, hailed by Lucía Linares and staff, signifies Europe's restored space access. Built by ArianeGroup...10 Jul, 2024, 01.56 PM IST
- Moon cargo like human ashes, drink containers sparks legal debateAn array of unconventional, privately funded plans to exploit the moon, including using it as a site for capsules of human remains, adverti...06 Feb, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
- US giving Ukraine USD 3 billion in military aid for years aheadOfficials said it will include money for the small, hand-launched Puma drones, the longer-endurance Scan Eagle surveillance drones, which a...24 Aug, 2022, 10.51 AM IST
- US President Joe Biden announces new $1 bln in weapons for UkraineAccording to officials, the aid is expected to include anti-ship missile launchers, howitzers, and more rounds for the High Mobility Artill...15 Jun, 2022, 10.38 PM IST
- Russian cosmonauts sport colours of Ukrainian flag on their arrival at space stationThe men were the first new arrivals on the space station since the start of Ukraine crisis.19 Mar, 2022, 09.50 AM IST
- NASA, SpaceX launch four more astronauts into orbit on flight to space stationNASA and private rocket company SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit late on Wednesday, sending a veteran spacewalker, two younger cr...11 Nov, 2021, 03.14 PM IST
- Inside Rocket Internet’s Ailing Startup FactoryMangrove Chief Executive Officer Mark Tluszcz regrets getting involved with Rocket and says Nestpick’s survival is far from assured.08 Oct, 2016, 12.57 PM IST
- Eight tech tricks that can save you timeET show you how some free software, downloads and tips can help you maximise your time and effort — whether you’re hard at work or at play.23 Sep, 2015, 07.19 AM IST
- Among 9 space stations built, 7 are Soviet-madeThe idea was first popularized by German-American aerospace engineer Wernhervon Braun.09 Mar, 2015, 11.17 AM IST
- Firefighters taking new role as anti-terrorist eyes of USFirefighters and emergency medical personnel need no warrants to enter homes and buildings, which puts them in position to spot behavior th...24 Nov, 2007, 07.00 AM IST
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