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A groundbreaking satellite launched by NASA and India can peer through clouds to capture stunning images of Earth's surface, opening new possibilities for monitoring our changing planet. The mission features the largest radar antenna NASA has ever sent to space.
A French startup is racing to launch Europe's first reusable rocket by early 2027, closing a decade-long gap with SpaceX. The breakthrough could slash satellite costs and restore European independence in space.
A single SpaceX rocket booster just completed its 14th successful launch and landing, proving reusable spaceflight is becoming routine. The veteran booster delivered a massive TV satellite to orbit before touching down perfectly on an ocean platform.
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.
Europe's most powerful rocket configuration just proved it can handle massive satellite launches, giving Amazon a crucial boost for its internet constellation. The successful mission marks a major milestone for European space capability.
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.
India is on track to grow its space industry more than fivefold in the next decade, transforming from a government research program into a global commercial powerhouse. With over 300 startups, successful satellite launches for 34 nations, and groundbreaking technology, the country is claiming its spot among the world's space leaders.
Private companies now account for more than half of China's rocket launches, marking a major shift in the country's space ambitions. The commercial space boom signals a new era where innovation is coming from beyond government programs.