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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.
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. ---
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.
Behind every rocket launch in French Guiana, a specialized safety team monitors every millisecond, ready to trigger self-destruct systems if anything goes wrong. Their hidden work ensures no lives are ever endangered when multi-ton rockets roar into space.
A Japanese Earth-observing satellite reached orbit early Wednesday morning aboard a Rocket Lab rocket, marking another milestone in building a 36-satellite constellation that will monitor our planet around the clock. The launch succeeded after a last-second abort delayed the mission by five weeks.
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.
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.
Europe's newest heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, soared into the sky on its first flight, marking a major milestone for the continent's space program. The successful launch gives Europe greater independence and flexibility in accessing space at a lower cost than ever before.
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.
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.
A Chinese startup is racing to launch a massive reusable rocket that could carry 21,500 kg to orbit while cutting costs and waste. Orienspace just secured hundreds of millions in funding and is preparing to go public as China's commercial space industry takes flight.
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.
Japan's H3 rocket delivered six satellites to orbit in its first flight since a December failure, marking a crucial comeback for the country's space program. The upgraded three-engine configuration performed flawlessly during Thursday's launch from Tanegashima Space Center.
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.
SpaceX just shattered its own record by launching two Falcon 9 rockets from opposite coasts in just 38.5 minutes. The back-to-back missions delivered satellites for Globalstar and a classified payload for the U.S. Space Force, marking another milestone in making space more accessible.
SpaceX just shattered its own record by launching two Falcon 9 rockets from opposite coasts in less than 40 minutes. The company is proving that rapid, reusable spaceflight isn't just possible—it's becoming routine.
A major space company just made launching satellites as simple as shipping a container. Rocket Lab's new portable spaceport can deploy anywhere in the world to launch missions on demand.
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.
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