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India's space program just reached a major milestone by launching its heaviest satellite ever into orbit. The 2,367 kg EOS-05 satellite will become the country's first dedicated imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
A New Zealand rocket company just kicked off 2026 with its 80th successful launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for a European space startup building a new communications network. The mission shows how reliable small rocket launches are making space more accessible than ever.
Skyroot Aerospace just made history with India's first fully private orbital rocket launch, proving the country's space startups can compete on the world stage. The Vikram-1 mission deployed cutting-edge satellites and opened doors for affordable space access across the nation.
Skyroot Aerospace just made history by launching India's first privately built orbital rocket, achieving what even SpaceX couldn't do in three attempts. The successful mission makes India only the third country with private orbital launch capability.
India just became only the third country in the world to achieve orbital launch capability through private enterprise. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully deployed payloads into orbit, marking a giant leap for India's space ambitions.
SpaceX just reached a milestone that seemed impossible a decade ago: 100 orbital missions in a single year. The company's 100th launch added 29 more satellites to its growing network bringing internet access to underserved communities worldwide.
Europe just took a major step toward revolutionizing GPS technology by launching its first navigation satellites in low Earth orbit. The Celeste mission could make location services faster, more accurate, and more reliable for everyone.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station stayed up past bedtime to witness the historic Artemis 2 moon launch from 250 miles above Earth. For the first time ever, humans traveling to the moon will be able to look back and see other humans orbiting our planet.
China just became the second country to recover a rocket booster after sending a satellite to orbit, using an innovative net-capture system that could revolutionize space access. The Friday launch marks a major milestone in making space travel more affordable and sustainable.
India just became only the third nation with a private company successfully launching satellites into orbit. Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket aced every test on its maiden flight, carrying customer satellites and a debris-cleaning space drone.
India just became one of the few nations where a privately built rocket successfully reached orbit, marking a major milestone in the country's space revolution. The Vikram-1 launch proves that opening India's space sector to startups in 2020 is paying off in spectacular fashion.
A German startup is attempting something no rocket has ever done: reach orbit from European soil. Just 10 months after their first rocket crashed, Isar Aerospace is ready to try again from Norway.
India's Skyroot Aerospace just made history with its Vikram-1 rocket reaching orbit on its first try, carrying paying customers and a space cleanup drone. The country is now only the third nation with a thriving private space industry alongside China and the US.
A privately built rocket just made India only the third nation in the world with private orbital launch capability. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully placed payloads into orbit, opening a new era for India's space industry.
Rocket Lab just pulled off its 81st successful launch and second mission in eight days, sending South Korea's NEONSAT-1A satellite into orbit. The California-based company is ramping up its launch pace to help countries monitor disasters and keep people safer from space.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket will make history Saturday morning by launching its heaviest payload ever. The rocket will carry 29 satellites weighing 18 tons to orbit for Amazon's growing internet network.
Indian startup Skyroot Aerospace just made space history, successfully launching its Vikram-1 rocket to orbit on the very first attempt. The achievement marks a giant leap for India's growing commercial space industry and proves private companies can compete on the global launch stage.
The world's most powerful solid-fuel rocket just launched nine satellites from a ship off Shanghai's coast. China's Gravity-1 is proving that launching rockets from the ocean isn't just possible—it's reliable.
After an explosive year that included a failed mission and a test-stand explosion, Texas-based Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha rocket back to orbit on March 11. The triumphant return marks a new chapter for the company as it prepares to unveil an upgraded version of its launch vehicle.
After two unsuccessful attempts, Space One is launching its Kairos rocket today, aiming to deliver five satellites to orbit. The Tokyo startup dreams of launching 30 missions per year by the 2030s.
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