SpaceX rocket debris lands over Poland
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) announced that debris from the Falcon 9 rocket of the American Space Exploration Technologies Corporation "SpaceX", in the west of the country.
The agency said, in a statement on Thursday, that it recorded the uncontrolled return of one of the layers of the Falcon 9 RP rocket to the atmosphere over Polish territory.
It added that the rocket layer, weighing about 4 tons, is from the "Starlink Group 11-4" mission Which took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on February 1, and during the entry of debris into the atmosphere, light trails appeared in the sky.
For its part, the Polish police confirmed that two unidentified objects fell near Poznan in the west of the country, a few kilometers apart, and the fall of the two objects did not result in any damage or injuries.
Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
more of (International)
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
DW
a few seconds ago
- DW
Is India beefing up China, Russia ties amid US friction? – DW – 08/20/2025
New Delhi has been trying to rebuild ties with Beijing, while continuing its close energy and defense partnership with Russia, amid steep US tariffs on Indian goods. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed "steady progress" in relations with China after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday. "Glad to meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Since my meeting with President Xi [Jinping] in Kazan last year, India-China relations have made steady progress guided by respect for each other's interests and sensitivities," Modi said on X. "I look forward to our next meeting in Tianjin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and prosperity." Relations between India and China soured after a deadly border clash in 2020, triggering a yearslong standoff between the two nuclear-armed Asian giants. But Beijing and New Delhi have been trying to rebuild ties over the past year. In New Delhi, Wang held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and other senior officials, and the two sides achieved a string of diplomatic breakthroughs. They agreed to resume direct flights, boost trade and investment, facilitate business and cultural exchanges, as well as issue journalist and tourist visas. "This outreach is not directed against any country but is aimed at creating a more peaceful and predictable environment along our border," said Meera Shankar, a former Indian ambassador to the US. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The thaw in relations comes at a time when there's growing friction between India and the US after President Donald Trump slapped steep tariffs on Indian goods, citing New Delhi's imports of Russian energy, among other reasons. India has decried the tariffs as "unjustified and unreasonable," saying the country is being unfairly singled out for buying Russian oil while the US and the EU continue to purchase goods from Russia. Modi's government said it would "take all necessary steps to protect its national interests," and has also not signaled any intention to cut back purchases of Russian crude. Shankar said while the US is an important strategic and economic partner, its actions have introduced an element of uncertainty about the India-US relationship. "The punitive tariffs that the US has imposed on grounds of Russian oil imports by India, appear to us to be unreasonable. China is importing more oil from Russia than India and is Russia's largest fuel purchaser," Shankar told DW. "EU imports from Russia in 2024 were over $67 billion, again more than India's imports. Yet, India has been singled out by the US for imposition of 25% additional tariff, taking total tariffs to 50%," she said. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In a flurry of diplomatic activity, Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar on Tuesday also embarked on a three-day visit to Moscow. "The visit aims to further strengthen the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic partnership," India's Foreign Ministry said in a statement. And on Wednesday, a Russian embassy official in New Delhi said Moscow will continue to supply oil to India and that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Modi in New Delhi by the end of the year. No dates had been finalized for the Putin-Modi meeting yet, Roman Babushkin, the charge d'affaires at the Russian embassy in India, told reporters at a press briefing. He stressed that India's crude oil imports from Russia will remain at the same level, noting that Moscow has a "very, very special mechanism" to continue oil supplies to the South Asian nation. Indian foreign policy experts told DW that New Delhi's efforts to strengthen its ties to both Moscow and Beijing are an attempt at balancing diverse partnerships, protecting strategic autonomy and using multilateral forums to pursue its interests amid widening geopolitical fissures. "Dissuading the Trump administration has been the most challenging and difficult task for India's diplomats. The rising engagement with China need not be seen as a response to this, but India is taking easy steps which were made difficult by its over-reliance or optimism vis-à-vis the US," said Aravind Yelery, a China expert and associate professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Harsh Pant, vice president of Studies and Foreign Policy at Observer Research Foundation, a think-tank, said India engaging with China, or Russia, or the SCO should not be seen primarily through the lens of what is happening between India and the Trump administration. "There is certainly a 'Trump factor' there, but I do not think it is the dominant one. India has always maintained its position of engaging with these countries independently of its engagement with the US," Pant told DW. "Insofar as Russia is concerned, India's relationship with Russia has been longstanding. And despite Ukraine, we did not see any attempt by India to dilute that relationship or to dismiss its partnership with Russia, though the West was at one point very annoyed with India," said Pant. This view is shared by Ajay Bisaria, a former diplomat. India's recent engagements with Russia and China were planned prior to the tariff dispute with the US, but the optics and tactics will likely be recalibrated as a response to US moves, he said. Despite the ongoing friction, Bisaria said it's in India's interest to continue pursuing smooth ties and a trade deal with the Trump administration. "However, at a point when both India's leadership and public are questioning the reliability of the US as a friend, the historical 'hesitations' will likely resurface in its dealings, influencing India's diplomatic approach."
Daily Record
a few seconds ago
- Daily Record
Police fears football match pyros will kill fan revealed in government documents
Documents revealed under Freedom of Information state that 'Concerns that the misuse of pyrotechnics will lead to someone in Scotland being maimed for life or killed are real." Police fears that a football fan will be killed by pyrotechnics at a match have been revealed in government documents released through freedom of information. The minutes of a meeting of ministers, police officers and football authorities also claim increased drug taking is driving violence and antisocial behaviour at stadiums. It comes amid calls for an increased use of football banning orders. The documents state: 'We've seen an escalation in dangerous misuse of pyrotechnics in football grounds, and violent and antisocial behaviour in the streets before and after matches. 'Around 100,000 people attend football each week and the vast majority simply want to enjoy a day out watching their disorder issues are undertaken by a very small percentage of fans. 'Concerns that the misuse of pyrotechnics will lead to someone in Scotland being maimed for life or killed are real. 'The misuse of pyrotechnics at football poses a serious threat which is not abating. 'The issue of misuse of drugs, including class A drugs, is felt to be contributing to football-related disorder while also being recognised as having a negative impact on society more broadly.' A ministerial briefing states that clubs and police would like the law to be moved into line with England where it easier to use FBAs. Just five FBOs were issued in Scotland between August and February. FBOs can ban fans from stadiums for up to 10 years.
Daily Record
a few seconds ago
- Daily Record
East Kilbride hand over footage from alleged racism incident in Stranraer clash to Police Scotland
Kilby have conducted their own internal investigation and now passed information on to the authorities East Kilbride Football Club has announced they have handed over video footage to Police Scotland following Saturday's alleged racist abuse aimed at Kilby star Joao Balde. Towards the end of the League Two clash with Stranraer at K-Park, Balde - who had missed some big chances the last time the sides met in a play-off defeat for EK in 2024 - scored an overhead kick right in front of the visiting support. The Portuguese midfielder then celebrated in front of the Stranraer fans and it is alleged one supporter made a racist slur towards him. A fan was soon ejected from the stadium following a short stoppage in play, while Balde ended up being sent off for a second booking just moments later for a late tackle. Now the club has passed on all information they have to police. It is understood the League Two club have reviewed CCTV footage and match footage from their own club TV channel, as well as compiling player statements. A statement from the club today read: "East Kilbride FC can confirm the conclusion of its internal investigation into an alleged incident on Saturday against Stranraer FC. "Footage and relevant information has now been passed on to the relevant authorities and this matter will now be dealt with by Police Scotland." Kilby skipper Jack Leitch had to hold Balde back after the incident as EK players surrounded the alleged perpetrator. Leitch said at the time: "Joao repeated what was said to me and then I called the guy out on it. "The fan was denying it to me and I just stayed with Joao after it. It's just ridiculous and disgusting." Following the game, Stranraer FC posted on social media: "Stranraer Football Club takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of racist and discriminatory behaviour. "The club has been made aware of an allegation during today's game at K Park. We treat any such reports with the utmost seriousness and will work with East Kilbride FC and the relevant authorities to ensure the incident is investigated thoroughly." It is the second time during his spell at the club that Balde has made a racism complaint. Last season, he was subjected to racial abuse during a Challenge Cup win over Airdrie. Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
