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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A former government space engineer quit his job to build a "cab service to space," and this weekend his startup becomes the first private Indian company to launch a rocket into orbit. If successful, India joins the US and China as the only nations with private companies capable of orbital launches.
SpaceX will send 119 satellites into orbit during its Transporter-16 mission from California on Monday, continuing a rideshare program that's made space more accessible than ever. Since 2021, these affordable rideshare launches have helped over 1,600 projects reach the stars.
A New Zealand rocket company just launched its 80th mission, sending two satellites into orbit for a new customer building a global communication network. The flawless start to 2026 shows how routine and reliable space access has become.
A startup founded just six years ago is about to make history as India's first private company to launch a rocket into orbit. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 is ready to fly as early as July 12, marking a massive leap for the country's growing commercial space industry.
Europe just launched its most powerful rocket ever, sending 32 internet satellites into orbit in a flawless debut. The Ariane 64 can carry twice the payload of its predecessor, opening new doors for commercial space missions.
Japan's H3 rocket delivered six satellites to orbit in its first flight since a December failure, marking a crucial comeback for the country's space program. The upgraded three-engine configuration performed flawlessly during Thursday's launch from Tanegashima Space Center.
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