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A new era of space exploration is taking shape as startup Vast completes the primary structure of Haven-1, a private space station designed to replace the aging International Space Station. The capsule could launch as early as 2027, marking a major milestone in making space more accessible.
A new company is joining the race to make space accessible. NASA just selected Vast for its sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching summer 2027.
Private companies now account for more than half of China's rocket launches, marking a major shift in the country's space ambitions. The commercial space boom signals a new era where innovation is coming from beyond government programs.
A new company just joined the race to send private astronauts to space, marking a major milestone in making orbit more accessible. NASA selected Voyager Technologies for its seventh private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching no earlier than 2028.
NASA just approved a third company to send private astronauts to the International Space Station, accelerating plans for a future where multiple commercial space stations orbit Earth. Voyager Technologies joins Axiom Space and Vast in preparing missions that will help build the next generation of orbital outposts.
A Hyderabad space startup just became the first company to receive funding from India's new billion-dollar space venture fund. The Rs 60 crore investment marks a major milestone for India's growing private space sector.
A team of young engineers in their twenties and thirties just launched India's first privately developed orbital rocket, marking a generational shift in the country's space ambitions. Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 proves startups are now driving India's space future alongside the legendary Isro.
Skyroot Aerospace just made history as India's first private company to successfully launch a rocket into orbit. The Vikram-1 mission marks the beginning of a new space age for the world's most populous nation.
Two private space companies just completed one of the most complex satellite missions in modern history, proving that the future of space reconnaissance belongs to commercial innovators. Their success opens the door to faster, smarter ways to keep America safe in orbit.
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.
Congress just voted to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032, buying time for American companies to launch commercial space stations before China dominates orbit. The move ensures astronauts never have to leave low Earth orbit.
A suitcase-sized satellite just captured its first star measurement, opening a new era where astronomers can rent time on commercial space telescopes. The breakthrough could help scientists find habitable planets around nearby stars.
The Space Foundation's CEO shares how nations are working together to expand humanity's reach beyond Earth. New programs are building the workforce that will power the next generation of space exploration.
A California startup just earned its ticket to the International Space Station, marking a major milestone in the shift toward privately operated space platforms. Vast will send its first crew to the ISS in summer 2027 as part of NASA's push to build a thriving commercial space economy.
NASA is turning the aging International Space Station into a launchpad for its replacements, inviting private companies to build and test new orbital habitats directly on the ISS before it retires in 2030. The creative solution could ensure America never loses access to space while sparking a new era of commercial space exploration.
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.
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.
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.
China is expanding international partnerships in space exploration, including lunar missions, asteroid defense, and cleaning up space debris. The initiative aims to create shared benefits for all nations through collaborative space technology.
On September 9, 1982, a 36-foot rocket built from spare parts lifted off from a Texas cattle ranch and made history as the first privately funded spacecraft to reach the edge of space. That pioneering launch paved the way for today's booming commercial space industry.
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