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Probe to track impact of warming on Earth cycles

AFP - Mon Nov 2, 6:18 AM ET

A 315-million-euro satellite that will gauge the impact of climate change on the movement of water across land, air and sea was hoisted into space early Monday. The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) probe will shed new light on how water circulates around Earth's oceans. Duration: 01:21

  • NASA launches world's tallest rocket Play
    NASA launches world's tallest rocket AFP - Wed Oct 28, 12:49 PM ET

    NASA launched Wednesday the world's tallest rocket, the Ares I-X, on a two-minute test flight. The rocket launched at 11:30 am (1530 GMT) after a series of delays due to poor weather conditions.

  • Circus tycoon recalls 'amazing ride' in space Play
    Circus tycoon recalls 'amazing ride' in space AFP - Tue Oct 13, 7:30 PM ET

    The founder of the Circle du Soleil, Guy Laliberte, is back on Earth after 10 days clowning around in space aboard the International Space Station.