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China's Private Space Industry Hits 50 Launches in 2025
InnovationJan 20

China's Private Space Industry Hits 50 Launches in 2025

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.

South China Morning Post3 min read
Private Space Station Haven-1 Nears 2027 Launch
InnovationJan 22

Private Space Station Haven-1 Nears 2027 Launch

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.

Futurism3 min read
NASA Picks Vast for 6th Private Space Station Mission
InnovationFeb 13

NASA Picks Vast for 6th Private Space Station Mission

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.

NASA2 min read
NASA Picks Voyager for 7th Private Space Station Mission
InnovationApr 16

NASA Picks Voyager for 7th Private Space Station Mission

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.

NASA3 min read
India's Space Fund Invests Rs 60 Cr in Dhruva Space
InnovationJul 14

India's Space Fund Invests Rs 60 Cr in Dhruva Space

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.

YourStory India2 min read
Three Companies Now Cleared for Private Space Station Flights
InnovationApr 16

Three Companies Now Cleared for Private Space Station Flights

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.

SpaceNews3 min read
India's First Private Rocket Launches New Space Era
InnovationJul 18

India's First Private Rocket Launches New Space Era

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.

Google: space mission success2 min read
India's First Private Orbital Rocket Reaches Space
InnovationJul 19

India's First Private Orbital Rocket Reaches Space

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.

Google: SpaceX launch success3 min read
India's First Private Orbital Rocket Launches Successfully
InnovationJul 19

India's First Private Orbital Rocket Launches Successfully

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.

Google: space mission success2 min read
Singapore Launches Space Agency for $1.8T Industry
InnovationFeb 2

Singapore Launches Space Agency for $1.8T Industry

Singapore is joining the global space race with its own national space agency, aiming to capture a piece of an industry expected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2034. The move signals growing opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing sectors.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Space Startups Pull Off 'Top Gun' Mission for Space Force
InnovationJul 3

Space Startups Pull Off 'Top Gun' Mission for Space Force

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.

TechCrunch2 min read
India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit Successfully
InnovationJul 18

India's First Private Rocket Reaches Orbit Successfully

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.

The Hindu2 min read
Space Economy Draws Optimism from New Investors
VideosApr 17

Space Economy Draws Optimism from New Investors

Industry experts are seeing fresh reasons to feel hopeful about the future of the space economy. New investors are playing bigger roles in government projects, signaling stronger confidence in commercial space ventures.

SpaceNews2 min read
India Launches First Private Orbital Rocket Successfully
InnovationJul 18

India Launches First Private Orbital Rocket Successfully

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.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
India's Skyroot Aerospace Nears First Private Rocket Launch
InnovationMay 11

India's Skyroot Aerospace Nears First Private Rocket Launch

A startup founded by two former government scientists is months away from launching India's first private orbital rocket. The historic flight could mark the beginning of India's commercial space era, just six years after the country opened its space industry to private companies.

Ars Technica3 min read
India's Private Rocket Vikram-1 Aces Maiden Launch to Orbit
InnovationJul 24

India's Private Rocket Vikram-1 Aces Maiden Launch to Orbit

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.

Good News Network2 min read
India's Space Sector Set to Jump From $8B to $44B by 2035
InnovationJan 29

India's Space Sector Set to Jump From $8B to $44B by 2035

India is on track to grow its space industry more than fivefold in the next decade, transforming from a government research program into a global commercial powerhouse. With over 300 startups, successful satellite launches for 34 nations, and groundbreaking technology, the country is claiming its spot among the world's space leaders.

YourStory India3 min read
India's Space Startups Soar from 9 to 450 in Six Years
SolutionsJul 23

India's Space Startups Soar from 9 to 450 in Six Years

India has transformed its space sector from fewer than 10 startups to over 450 thriving ventures in just six years, thanks to bold policy reforms that opened the doors for private innovation. The country just celebrated its first space unicorn and the world's first privately developed rocket to succeed on its maiden launch.

YourStory India2 min read
India's First Private Orbital Rocket Reaches Launchpad
InnovationJul 8

India's First Private Orbital Rocket Reaches Launchpad

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.

SpaceNews3 min read
Malaysia's Space Industry Adds 79 Companies in Six Years
VideosJan 28

Malaysia's Space Industry Adds 79 Companies in Six Years

Malaysia's space sector is booming with 79 new companies joining between 2017 and 2023, fueling major economic growth. A proposed Space City could add $2.2 billion to the nation's economy while strengthening Southeast Asia's space ambitions.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read

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