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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.
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth and Saudi space company SARsatX are designing a new Earth observation satellite to tackle climate challenges together. The mission brings two countries together to monitor our changing planet and build lasting partnerships in space science.
A shoebox-sized Australian satellite just wrapped up over two years in space, traveling the distance to Jupiter while capturing hundreds of images and detecting stellar explosions. The mission exceeded expectations and proved Australia can design, launch, and operate cutting-edge space technology.
Two private space companies just completed one of the most complex satellite missions in modern history, proving that the future of space reconnaissance belongs to commercial innovators. Their success opens the door to faster, smarter ways to keep America safe in orbit.
NASA's Mission Control in Houston is proving that teamwork on the ground is just as vital as astronauts in space, successfully guiding the Artemis II crew toward the moon with zero major issues. Over 50 years after the first moon missions, the same principles of careful decision-making and crew safety are bringing humanity back to deep space.
A Bengaluru startup just launched the world's first satellite that combines optical and radar imaging, giving Earth observation superpowers that work in any weather, day or night. Mission Drishti marks India's biggest privately built satellite and a breakthrough moment for the nation's booming commercial space sector.
Saudi Arabia just became the first Arab nation to join NASA's historic Artemis moon program, launching its homegrown Shams satellite aboard the mission returning humans to lunar orbit after 50 years. The satellite, built entirely by Saudi engineers, will protect life on Earth by monitoring dangerous space weather.
SpaceX just added 29 more Starlink satellites to its growing constellation, bringing the total network to over 10,400 satellites delivering internet access to underserved communities worldwide. The reusable Falcon 9 rocket completed its 16th flight, landing safely for future missions.
Scientists have cracked a major puzzle in satellite control, using magnetic fields instead of fuel to move spacecraft. This breakthrough could keep space missions running longer and prevent dangerous collisions in orbit.
A rocket just sent eight Japanese satellites to space, including one with an antenna that unfolds like origami to 25 times its original size. This innovative mission shows how space technology is getting smarter and more compact.
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.
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.
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.
NASA just proved spacecraft can switch between satellite networks like your phone switches between cell towers. This breakthrough could make space missions more reliable and flexible than ever before.
After a month of silence that threatened to end its mission, Europe's Proba-3 Coronagraph satellite has reconnected with Earth. The spacecraft, which creates artificial solar eclipses in space, is stable and recovering from its ordeal.
A groundbreaking space rescue mission is underway as NASA prepares to launch a robotic spacecraft that will boost a decaying satellite back into orbit, saving 20 years of scientific work. The four-vehicle operation marks a new era in extending the life of valuable space technology.
Britain is sending two tiny satellites into orbit next year to track dangerous space junk and protect vital communication systems. The mission marks a major step forward in keeping space safe for everyone.
A groundbreaking space rescue mission launching this week could extend the life of a beloved astronomy satellite and pave the way for saving other observatories, including Hubble. NASA is sending a robotic spacecraft to boost the Swift Observatory back to safety before it falls from the sky.
NASA just approved two groundbreaking satellites that will help communities prepare for extreme weather and natural disasters years in advance. By 2030, these missions will give forecasters and emergency responders powerful new tools to protect lives.
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.
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