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South Korea launches first lunar orbiter carried by SpaceX Falcon 9

South Korea’s Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base in Florida, USA. The SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket carried the pathfinder to lunar orbit.

The South Korea’s first pathfinder weighs 678 kilograms, and it will lead the way in country’s space exploration. The scope of the mission also includes South Korea’s ambition of making robotic landing on the moon in the early 2030s.

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Putin Appoints Nikitin as Deputy Minister of Transport

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Andrey Nikitin as Deputy Minister of Transport, replacing Roman Starovoit. Nikitin had been serving as deputy since February. No official reason was given for Starovoit’s dismissal, though Russian media suggest the decision was made months ago. Nikitin pledged to improve Russia’s transportation sector, calling it essential for the country’s economy.

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