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NASA says it has succeeded in deflecting an asteroid in a historic test of humanity's ability to stop an incoming cosmic object from devastating life on Earth. The fridge-sized Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) impactor deliberately smashed into the moonlet asteroid Dimorphos on September 26, pushing it into a smaller, faster orbit around its big brother Didymos, says NASA chief Bill Nelson in a press conference from Washington. SOUNDBITE
SpaceX conducts a test launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, likely a final test before sending astronauts to space. IMAGES
North Korea said it has successfully tested a nuclear weapon on Wednesday morning, Reuters reported.
China has flight tested a new missile, which the United States and Western defense analysts believe is designed to destroy satellites.
Kevin Feige tells us about Ryan Reynolds’ legendary leaked "Deadpool" test footage, and why he’s "glad they did it." #marvel #kevinfeige #deadpool #deadpoolleak #ryanreynolds #deadpoolandwolverine
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.