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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.
Curator Brings Art to 100+ Public Spaces Across India
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.
Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap
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.
Space Leaders Chart Future of Global Space Collaboration
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.
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.
China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth
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.
Amsterdam Bans Fossil Fuel and Meat Ads in Public Spaces
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.
Butterfly Hatches in Space, Adapts to Zero Gravity
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.
Seville Cools Public Spaces With 2,000-Year-Old Tech
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.
China's New Space Telescope Ready for 2027 Launch
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.
Impulse Space Raises $500M to Transform Space Travel
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.
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.
Japan's New Cargo Ship Gets Second Life as Space Lab
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.
NASA Flight Director Fights to Livestream Space for All
A NASA flight director realized the agency wasn't streaming the Artemis I moon mission live to the public. His pushback could change how millions experience space exploration.
Space Robot JOY Heads to Space Station in 2027
A free-flying robot named JOY will launch to the International Space Station in 2027 to handle routine tasks so astronauts can focus on important research. The startup behind it just locked in NASA-proven batteries to power their helpful flying assistant.
Europe Reconnects With Lost Deep-Space Probe
European space engineers just pulled off what many thought impossible: reviving a spacecraft that went silent months ago in deep space. Using AI detection and creative problem-solving, they turned a "dead" mission into a historic comeback.
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.
China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space
Three Chinese astronauts just completed the longest space mission in their nation's history, staying aboard the China Space Station for 210 days. Commander Zhang Lu brought back an apple labeled "safety" as a gift to all science workers.
Astronauts Get Fresh Oranges and Apples in Space Delivery
Crew members aboard the International Space Station just received a special delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables, bringing a taste of Earth to orbit. The cargo ship also carried groundbreaking research equipment to help cure cancer and protect future space travelers.
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