Failure of the Blue Origin rocket during a space voyage

An unmanned Blue Origin mission came to an abrupt end when the capsule's emergency exit system was activated by a failure of its launch vehicle.

The capsule carried a payload of research items and returned to Earth, although the company said the New Shepherd rocket had "landed."

The Federal Aviation Administration, which authorizes commercial spaceflight in the United States, said it will investigate Monday's incident.

"Before the New Shepard vehicle can resume flight, the FAA will determine whether any system, process or procedure related to the accident compromised public safety. This is standard practice for all accident investigations," the statement said.

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APPEARANCE: The Northern Lights seen from space

Images released by the European Space Agency show the Northern Lights from space.

Also known as the Northern Lights, the phenomenon was captured by the International Space Station.

The light show occurs when atoms in Earth's high-altitude atmosphere collide with charged particles from the Sun.

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Chinese motorcyclists join fight against wildfires in Chongqing

Wildfires swept parts of China throughout August, sparked by an unprecedented heat wave and drought. Thousands of firefighters mobilized across the country.

Around the southwestern city of Chongqing, which was one of the hardest-hit areas, local off-road motorcyclists joined the effort, transporting rescue workers and essential supplies to hard-to-reach areas.

Two of the volunteers spoke to the BBC about their efforts and their experiences with the impact of climate change.

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Biker protest takes over German autobahn

Around 8,500 cyclists blocked motorists from using a section of Germany's autobahn while protesting for better public transport and cycle lanes.

The protest took place between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden, a distance of 40 km (25 miles).

It was organized by Verkehrswende Hessen, a group that aims to make traffic in Hesse climate-neutral by 2030.

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