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Global NewsMar 2

50,000 Space Events in 102 Countries Break Global Record

World Space Week 2025 shattered participation records with nearly 50,000 space activities spanning 102 nations, marking the largest celebration of space exploration in the event's history. The milestone shows how space education has shifted from niche interest to worldwide priority.

SpaceNews2 min read
Crew-11 Astronauts Share 167 Days in Space at NASA Event
InnovationMay 30

Crew-11 Astronauts Share 167 Days in Space at NASA Event

Three astronauts who just returned from spending nearly six months aboard the International Space Station are sharing their journey with the public. NASA is hosting a free event where the crew will discuss their groundbreaking research mission.

NASA2 min read
India's Space Fund Invests Rs 60 Cr in Dhruva Space
Innovation23h ago

India's Space Fund Invests Rs 60 Cr in Dhruva Space

A Hyderabad space startup just became the first company to receive funding from India's new billion-dollar space venture fund. The Rs 60 crore investment marks a major milestone for India's growing private space sector.

YourStory India2 min read
Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap
InnovationMar 9

Space Station Gets 2-Year Extension to Avoid China Gap

Congress just voted to keep the International Space Station flying until 2032, buying time for American companies to launch commercial space stations before China dominates orbit. The move ensures astronauts never have to leave low Earth orbit.

Space.com2 min read
Space Leaders Chart Future of Global Space Collaboration
VideosApr 10

Space Leaders Chart Future of Global Space Collaboration

The Space Foundation's CEO shares how nations are working together to expand humanity's reach beyond Earth. New programs are building the workforce that will power the next generation of space exploration.

SpaceNews2 min read
Space Startups Pull Off 'Top Gun' Mission for Space Force
InnovationJul 3

Space Startups Pull Off 'Top Gun' Mission for Space Force

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.

TechCrunch2 min read
Astronaut Chris Williams Calls PA Students from Space
Community HeroesFeb 3

Astronaut Chris Williams Calls PA Students from Space

Pennsylvania students will get to talk with NASA astronaut Chris Williams live from the International Space Station this Thursday. The special event aims to spark interest in science and space careers for young people across the state.

NASA2 min read
China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth
Planet WinsApr 24

China Pledges Global Space Cooperation to Protect Earth

China is expanding international partnerships in space exploration, including lunar missions, asteroid defense, and cleaning up space debris. The initiative aims to create shared benefits for all nations through collaborative space technology.

Google: cooperation international3 min read
Butterfly Hatches in Space, Adapts to Zero Gravity
InnovationFeb 7

Butterfly Hatches in Space, Adapts to Zero Gravity

A butterfly emerged from its chrysalis aboard China's Tiangong space station and quickly learned to fly in zero gravity, opening new possibilities for space farming. The experiment used minimal life support, proving insects can thrive in harsh space conditions.

Futurism2 min read
Houston Celebrates 25 Years of Life in Space
Community HeroesJan 30

Houston Celebrates 25 Years of Life in Space

NASA's Johnson Space Center brought the magic of the International Space Station to thousands of Houston families with hands-on activities that turned complex science into pure wonder. For 25 years straight, astronauts have called the orbiting lab home.

NASA3 min read
China's New Space Telescope Ready for 2027 Launch
InnovationJan 20

China's New Space Telescope Ready for 2027 Launch

China is preparing to launch a powerful new space telescope in 2027 that will survey the cosmos with 300 times the field of view of the Hubble Space Telescope. The groundbreaking observatory can even dock with China's space station for astronaut repairs and upgrades.

Google News - Science2 min read
Impulse Space Raises $500M to Transform Space Travel
InnovationJun 2

Impulse Space Raises $500M to Transform Space Travel

A California company founded by SpaceX's first employee just raised half a billion dollars to make moving around in space as easy as delivery trucks on Earth. The technology could slash costs and supercharge everything from satellite repairs to Mars missions.

Space.com3 min read
Space Economy Draws Optimism from New Investors
VideosApr 17

Space Economy Draws Optimism from New Investors

Industry experts are seeing fresh reasons to feel hopeful about the future of the space economy. New investors are playing bigger roles in government projects, signaling stronger confidence in commercial space ventures.

SpaceNews2 min read
Japan's New Cargo Ship Gets Second Life as Space Lab
InnovationMar 6

Japan's New Cargo Ship Gets Second Life as Space Lab

Japan's HTV-X1 spacecraft just left the International Space Station after four months, but instead of heading straight home, it's starting a three-month mission as an orbiting science lab. This marks a fresh chapter for Japan's next-generation cargo program.

Space.com2 min read
Europe Reconnects With Lost Deep-Space Probe
InnovationMar 21

Europe Reconnects With Lost Deep-Space Probe

European space engineers just pulled off what many thought impossible: reviving a spacecraft that went silent months ago in deep space. Using AI detection and creative problem-solving, they turned a "dead" mission into a historic comeback.

Google: miracle recovery2 min read
European Space Capsule Aces Desert Drop Test Ahead of 2028
InnovationJun 6

European Space Capsule Aces Desert Drop Test Ahead of 2028

A European spacecraft just proved it can safely return from orbit, bringing humanity one step closer to a homegrown alternative for delivering cargo to the International Space Station. The successful parachute test marks a major milestone for Europe's space independence.

SpaceNews2 min read
NASA Picks Vast for 6th Private Space Station Mission
InnovationFeb 13

NASA Picks Vast for 6th Private Space Station Mission

A new company is joining the race to make space accessible. NASA just selected Vast for its sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, launching summer 2027.

NASA2 min read
China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space
InnovationMay 30

China Crew Returns After Record 210 Days in Space

Three Chinese astronauts just completed the longest space mission in their nation's history, staying aboard the China Space Station for 210 days. Commander Zhang Lu brought back an apple labeled "safety" as a gift to all science workers.

Google: space mission success3 min read
Astronauts Get Fresh Oranges and Apples in Space Delivery
InnovationMay 14

Astronauts Get Fresh Oranges and Apples in Space Delivery

Crew members aboard the International Space Station just received a special delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables, bringing a taste of Earth to orbit. The cargo ship also carried groundbreaking research equipment to help cure cancer and protect future space travelers.

NASA2 min read
NASA Prepares for Roman Space Telescope's September Launch
InnovationApr 23

NASA Prepares for Roman Space Telescope's September Launch

NASA is putting the final touches on a Florida facility that will prepare the Roman Space Telescope for its September launch, a mission that promises to revolutionize our view of the universe. Meticulous upgrades ensure the powerful telescope stays pristine before it heads to space.

NASA2 min read

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