Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 896, Dong Chang, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1886, Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile. In 1904, Édouard Beaupré, Canadian giant and strongman (born 1881) passed away. In 1940, World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France. In 1987, Sebastian Vettel, German race car driver was born. In 1988, United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. In 1988, The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus. In 1998, Kim Dong-han, South Korean singer was born. In 2004, Andriyan Nikolayev, Russian general, pilot, and astronaut (born 1929) passed away. In 2015, Phil Walsh, Australian footballer and coach (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China’s satellite engine smashes record, leaves US rival far behind
China has tested a satellite engine with a record-breaking operating life, a key technology that could help propel the world’s largest communications, military and deep-space spacecraft into their intended orbits faster and more reliably. The upgraded engine, developed by the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology in Xian, can produce 750 newtons of thrust, according to Chinese media reports. The Chinese engine fired for 11,617 seconds – 3.2 hours – across five orbit-raising manoeuvres...
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