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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 German space company will launch its paraffin-powered rocket from Scotland's northernmost point this summer, marking Europe's growing rocket launch capabilities. The safe, eco-friendly technology could open new doors for space research.
A German company just made history by launching the first privately developed rocket into orbit from continental Europe. The successful Spectrum launch marks a major milestone for European space independence.
NASA has appointed Brian Hughes as senior director of launch operations to help accelerate the agency's mission cadence. The move signals a push to coordinate launches across multiple facilities as space activity ramps up.
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 German startup just made history by launching the first rocket to orbit from Western Europe, ending the continent's reliance on foreign launch sites. After a failed first attempt, Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket soared from Norway and delivered five satellites to space.
The world's most powerful solid-fuel rocket just launched nine satellites from a ship off Shanghai's coast. China's Gravity-1 is proving that launching rockets from the ocean isn't just possible—it's reliable.
Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched six satellites just six months after a failure, marking the fastest recovery for the nation's space program. The achievement completes the rocket's development and positions Japan to compete globally in affordable space launches. ---
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.
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.
Mexico is teaming up with South Korea to potentially build its first satellite launch pads, a move that could make the country a player in the global space industry. If successful, Mexico could launch its own satellites without relying on foreign facilities.
Massachusetts is installing free fast-charging stations at six locations specifically for rideshare and taxi drivers, using real trip data to choose the best spots. One hub will be located at Big Y in West Springfield, making it easier for drivers to go electric.
New York City just made going green easier for thousands of working drivers. Eight ultra-fast charging stations in Flushing, Queens will help rideshare and taxi drivers power up in minutes, not hours.
Floridians can watch a Falcon 9 rocket light up the sky this Sunday as it carries internet satellites into orbit. The launch could be visible from Jacksonville Beach to West Palm Beach.
Just days after a rocket explosion grounded its fleet, China successfully completed back-to-back space missions, proving its space program's resilience. The launches included 24 internet satellites and a satellite for the United Arab Emirates.
India's space agency is set to launch again on September 4 after pausing missions to solve technical problems. The successful comeback could restore confidence in one of the world's most reliable space programs.
A new European weather satellite just reached orbit, bringing technology that can map Earth fast enough to help prevent floods and wildfires before they devastate communities. The launch marks Europe's return to the forefront of space innovation with a smarter, faster rocket system.
Rocket Lab kicked off 2026 with its 80th flawless Electron launch, delivering two satellites into orbit for new customer Open Cosmos. The company continues its perfect track record after completing 21 missions with 100% success in 2025.
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.
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