
Trail to the heavensThe European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 rocket launches from Kourou, French Guiana. It will resupply the ISS with more than six tonnes of stores.

Sunburst in spaceThe sun’s rays are caught by a member of the International Space Station as it orbits above the United States.

Magnetic presenceThe new maglev train “L0 series” on an experimental track in Tsuru, Japan. Central Japan Railway aims to launch the service between Tokyo and Nagoya in 2027.

Burst banksThe eastern German city of Riesa lies flooded after heavy rain. The Elbe and Vltava rivers flooded, causing death and damage across central Europe.

Fiery forestFlames erupt from a forest fire near Lake Hughes, California. Covering nearly 80 square kilometres, it was fought by more than 1,000 firefighters.

Down to the groundThe Solar Impulse aircraft in a special inflatable hangar at Lambert-St Louis International Airport in Missouri, after a flight from Dallas, Texas.

Aerial controlA firefighting helicopter drops fire retardant at the ongoing 30,000 acre blaze near Lake Hughes, California.
source::::::bbc.com
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