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SpaceX breaks world record for most satellites sent into space

Category: Technology
Duration: 00:06:52
Publish Date: 2021-01-25 13:00:20
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has launched a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit from Florida, beating the previous record of 104. It's also the firm's first dedicated ‘rideshare’ mission, where it offers to transport packages to orbit for $1m. Plus, creators of humanoid robot Sophia plan to mass produce the AI robots by the end of the year, scientists believe there’s a new homegrown strain of Covid-19 in California, we speak to the professor working on a laser to remove cancers; and, Cyberpunk 2077's latest patch creates more problems for players. 


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