The official said the type of oxidiser container that was found from the first stage of the rocket launch would rarely be used by countries with advanced space technology.

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Vandalism in the UK is falling at a quicker rate than almost any other type of crime, according to official figures.

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The official would not disclose what type of assets were moved, but it is believed that satellites that were tracking developments in Iraq and Afghanistan were repositioned over the weekend when it became clear the situation in Georgia was escalating.

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