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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames 2

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

The Grinch glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

The Grinch glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

The Grinch glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Pihata glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Christmas glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' applies a base coat of paint to glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' applies a base coat of paint to glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' arranging glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Christmas glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' arranging glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' applies a base coat of paint to glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' applies a base coat of paint to glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rocket Tamouh-3 Explodes During Launch - Kuwait

The rocket "Tamouh-3" explodes during launch in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, December 6, 2025. The Kuwait Space Rocket team said a small rocket it attempted to launch on Saturday morning exploded shortly after ignition in Jahra Governorate, with no injuries reported. The rocket, named "Tamouh-3," was approximately 3.2 meters long with a maximum thrust of around 12,000 newtons. It was equipped with GPS devices designed to record coordinates, speed, altitude, acceleration, and other flight data. According to the team, this was its fourth launch attempt. It said it will investigate the cause of the explosion while continuing its development efforts. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rocket Tamouh-3 Explodes During Launch - Kuwait

The rocket "Tamouh-3" explodes during launch in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, December 6, 2025. The Kuwait Space Rocket team said a small rocket it attempted to launch on Saturday morning exploded shortly after ignition in Jahra Governorate, with no injuries reported. The rocket, named "Tamouh-3," was approximately 3.2 meters long with a maximum thrust of around 12,000 newtons. It was equipped with GPS devices designed to record coordinates, speed, altitude, acceleration, and other flight data. According to the team, this was its fourth launch attempt. It said it will investigate the cause of the explosion while continuing its development efforts. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rocket Tamouh-3 Explodes During Launch - Kuwait

Members of the Kuwait Space Rocket Team prepare for the launch of the rocket "Tamouh-3" in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, December 6, 2025. The Kuwait Space Rocket team said a small rocket it attempted to launch on Saturday morning exploded shortly after ignition in Jahra Governorate, with no injuries reported. The rocket, named "Tamouh-3," was approximately 3.2 meters long with a maximum thrust of around 12,000 newtons. It was equipped with GPS devices designed to record coordinates, speed, altitude, acceleration, and other flight data. According to the team, this was its fourth launch attempt. It said it will investigate the cause of the explosion while continuing its development efforts. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rocket Tamouh-3 Explodes During Launch - Kuwait

Members of the Kuwait Space Rocket Team prepare for the launch of the rocket "Tamouh-3" in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, December 6, 2025. The Kuwait Space Rocket team said a small rocket it attempted to launch on Saturday morning exploded shortly after ignition in Jahra Governorate, with no injuries reported. The rocket, named "Tamouh-3," was approximately 3.2 meters long with a maximum thrust of around 12,000 newtons. It was equipped with GPS devices designed to record coordinates, speed, altitude, acceleration, and other flight data. According to the team, this was its fourth launch attempt. It said it will investigate the cause of the explosion while continuing its development efforts. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rocket Tamouh-3 Explodes During Launch - Kuwait

A member of the Kuwait Space Rocket Team is seen after the launch failure of a rocket named "Tamouh-3" in Jahra Governorate, Kuwait, December 6, 2025. The Kuwait Space Rocket team said a small rocket it attempted to launch on Saturday morning exploded shortly after ignition in Jahra Governorate, with no injuries reported. The rocket, named "Tamouh-3," was approximately 3.2 meters long with a maximum thrust of around 12,000 newtons. It was equipped with GPS devices designed to record coordinates, speed, altitude, acceleration, and other flight data. According to the team, this was its fourth launch attempt. It said it will investigate the cause of the explosion while continuing its development efforts. Photo by Asad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM