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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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