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Space Digest - May 08, 2025







Space Ops: Failed Soviet-Era Venus Probe Heading Back To Earth

by  Irene Klotz
Pieces of a Soviet-era spacecraft, stranded in Earth orbit after a failed launch to Venus 53 years ago, are heading back into the atmosphere this week.


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The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025)
Sydney, Australia
29 September – 3 October 2025
The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025), the biggest global space event, will take place in Sydney, Australia from 29 September to 3 October 2025 under the theme Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth, focusing on space applications for Earth, sustainable space activities, and life beyond Earth.

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Grumman Shuttle Confirguration
by Aviation Week Network Staff
Grumman Aerospace Corp. space shuttle design has a booster suing 12 rocket engines using 4,000 lb thrust each on an airframe 208 ft. wing span. Eight turbojets on swingout pods will control booster during reentry. Orbiter is 146 ft. and is powered by a pair of 400,000 lb. thrust engines with four turbofans for maneuvering.
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