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A California company founded by SpaceX's first employee just raised half a billion dollars to make moving around in space as easy as delivery trucks on Earth. The technology could slash costs and supercharge everything from satellite repairs to Mars missions.
Museums, markets, and subway stations were designed one way, but visitors had better ideas. Across New York, public spaces are thriving because designers learned to let go.
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.
Kishore Labar has organized over 100 art exhibitions in parks and public spaces to make creativity accessible to everyone. His mission: bring art to people instead of waiting for them to visit elite galleries.
Amsterdam just voted to ban outdoor advertising for fossil fuels and meat products, joining four other Dutch cities leading a quiet climate revolution at the local level. The move transforms public spaces into zones free from high-carbon product promotion.
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.
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.
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 publicly traded pharmaceutical company just invested its own money to manufacture drugs in space for the first time. This milestone could transform how we make life-saving medications.
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.
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.
A butterfly emerged from its chrysalis aboard China's Tiangong space station and quickly learned to fly in zero gravity, opening new possibilities for space farming. The experiment used minimal life support, proving insects can thrive in harsh space conditions.
A Spanish city is beating extreme heat by reviving ancient underground water systems, creating cool public spaces for 30,000 daily visitors without air conditioning. The blend of millennia-old design and solar power is turning scorching plazas into comfortable gathering spots.
NASA is sending a suite of groundbreaking technologies to space this Monday that could revolutionize everything from space weather forecasting to Wi-Fi in orbit. The launch showcases how small satellites are making big discoveries more affordable than ever.
China just became only the second country ever to successfully land and recover a reusable rocket, marking a giant leap that could make space travel far more affordable. The breakthrough puts China alongside the US in mastering technology that transforms how we reach the stars.
Ethiopia is upgrading infrastructure in 75 cities with green spaces, bike lanes, and digital services, turning polluted areas into vibrant public destinations. The initiative has already transformed the capital and aims to reach all 2,500 cities nationwide.
Scientists discovered our brains stay engaged with stories even in noisy environments, a breakthrough that could revolutionize hearing aids and make public spaces more accessible for millions.
Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.
China is preparing to launch a powerful new space telescope in 2027 that will survey the cosmos with 300 times the field of view of the Hubble Space Telescope. The groundbreaking observatory can even dock with China's space station for astronaut repairs and upgrades.
French artist JR is turning Paris' oldest bridge into a walk-through cave experience open to the public for three weeks starting June 6. The ambitious art installation is already drawing crowds eager to watch the historic landmark's magical transformation.
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