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Shetland Spaceport to Launch Second Rocket This Summer
InnovationMar 21

Shetland Spaceport to Launch Second Rocket This Summer

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.

BBC Science3 min read
Atlas V Rocket to Launch Record 18-Ton Payload Saturday
InnovationApr 3

Atlas V Rocket to Launch Record 18-Ton Payload Saturday

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.

Space.com2 min read
Rocket Lab Launches 80th Mission, Lifts New Satellites to Orbit
InnovationJan 22

Rocket Lab Launches 80th Mission, Lifts New Satellites to Orbit

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.

Google: space mission success2 min read
Rocket Lab Launches 80th Mission With Perfect Success
InnovationJan 22

Rocket Lab Launches 80th Mission With Perfect Success

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.

Google: space mission success2 min read
Rocket Lab Starts 2026 With 80th Successful Launch
InnovationJan 22

Rocket Lab Starts 2026 With 80th Successful Launch

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.

Google: space mission success2 min read
Europe's Ariane 64 Rocket Launches 32 Satellites
InnovationFeb 13

Europe's Ariane 64 Rocket Launches 32 Satellites

Europe just launched its most powerful rocket ever, sending 32 internet satellites into orbit in a flawless debut. The Ariane 64 can carry twice the payload of its predecessor, opening new doors for commercial space missions.

Space.com2 min read
SpaceX Launches Most Powerful Rocket Ever Built Tonight
InnovationMay 21

SpaceX Launches Most Powerful Rocket Ever Built Tonight

SpaceX is launching Starship V3 tonight, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever made. The 408-foot giant could change how we reach space and the moon.

Scientific American2 min read
Japan's New H3 Rocket Launches Six Satellites Successfully
Innovation11m ago

Japan's New H3 Rocket Launches Six Satellites Successfully

Japan just perfected a cheaper, simpler way to reach space. The country's new liquid-only rocket design opens doors for more affordable satellite launches.

Japan Today2 min read
Japanese Startup's Kairos Rocket Aims for Third Launch
InnovationMar 3

Japanese Startup's Kairos Rocket Aims for Third Launch

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.

Space.com2 min read
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InnovationMay 29

China Preps 6 Reusable Rockets for Launch This Summer

China is racing to launch six new reusable rockets in the coming months, marking a major leap in affordable space access. The surge of state and commercial launches aims to ease bottlenecks and boost the country's growing satellite networks.

SpaceNews3 min read
Rocket Lab Launches 2 Satellites in 8 Days
InnovationJan 30

Rocket Lab Launches 2 Satellites in 8 Days

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.

Google: SpaceX launch success2 min read
SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites on Reusable Rocket
VideosJan 19

SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites on Reusable Rocket

SpaceX successfully launched 29 satellites Sunday evening, bringing high-speed internet to more communities worldwide while the rocket's first stage landed safely for its 24th reuse. The workhorse booster has now flown more missions than most rockets complete in their entire lifespan.

Google News - Science2 min read
German Rocket Startup Rebounds After Fire for Summer Launch
InnovationMar 8

German Rocket Startup Rebounds After Fire for Summer Launch

Just months after a devastating launchpad fire destroyed their rocket, German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has delivered new stages to Scotland for a summer liftoff. Their comeback story shows how European space companies are pushing forward despite setbacks.

SpaceNews2 min read
Australia's Rocket Maker Gets $217M to Launch Local Space Era
InnovationJan 20

Australia's Rocket Maker Gets $217M to Launch Local Space Era

Gilmour Space Technologies just secured $217 million to build rockets on Australian soil, proving the country's space dreams are taking flight. The Gold Coast company is scaling up after its first launch last July showed the world Australia can build orbital rockets at home.

ABC Australia2 min read
Sydney Students Launch Rocket 10,200 Feet in Outback NSW
InnovationMay 2

Sydney Students Launch Rocket 10,200 Feet in Outback NSW

A team of 90 university students designed, built, and successfully launched a rocket over 10,000 feet into the sky at a remote Australian sheep station. The homemade rocket, named Galah, hit its target with pinpoint accuracy and will now compete against international teams in June.

ABC Australia3 min read
German Rocket Tries for Europe's First Orbit Launch Today
InnovationJan 21

German Rocket Tries for Europe's First Orbit Launch Today

A German startup is attempting something no rocket has ever done: reach orbit from European soil. Just 10 months after their first rocket crashed, Isar Aerospace is ready to try again from Norway.

Space.com2 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
Rocket Lab Launches Korea's Disaster Satellite Tonight
InnovationJan 30

Rocket Lab Launches Korea's Disaster Satellite Tonight

After a month-long delay, Rocket Lab is launching a South Korean satellite designed to monitor natural disasters in near-real time. The mission represents a major step forward in protecting lives through better early warning systems.

Space.com2 min read
UAE Launches First Homegrown Hybrid Rocket
InnovationFeb 16

UAE Launches First Homegrown Hybrid Rocket

The United Arab Emirates just successfully launched its first entirely homegrown rocket, soaring 3 kilometers above the desert and marking the nation's entry into sovereign space capability. Engineers designed, built, and tested every component locally, proving the country can develop advanced aerospace systems from the ground up.

Google News - Innovation Technology3 min read
Rocket Lab Launches 9th Satellite for Japanese Disaster Response
InnovationMay 22

Rocket Lab Launches 9th Satellite for Japanese Disaster Response

A small rocket company is helping Japan build a constellation of all-weather satellites that can spot disasters even in darkness. Friday's launch marks the ninth mission in a partnership that's revolutionizing emergency response from space.

Space.com2 min read

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