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NASA just approved a third company to send private astronauts to the International Space Station, accelerating plans for a future where multiple commercial space stations orbit Earth. Voyager Technologies joins Axiom Space and Vast in preparing missions that will help build the next generation of orbital outposts.
A NASA flight director realized the agency wasn't streaming the Artemis I moon mission live to the public. His pushback could change how millions experience space exploration.
A Beijing startup is taking reservations for suborbital space trips that will let passengers experience weightlessness above Earth. The company just unveiled its full-scale crew capsule and signed its first celebrity passenger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japan's newest space cargo vehicle just wrapped up a perfect first flight, delivering supplies to astronauts and testing breakthrough technologies that could shape the future of space exploration. The HTV-X1 mission marks a major leap forward for JAXA's next generation of spacecraft.
China just announced an ambitious 2026 space agenda that includes crewed flights, reusable rocket tests, and joint missions with countries across four continents. The program highlights a growing model of space cooperation that extends beyond traditional partnerships to include developing nations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope just survived a barrage of extreme tests simulating rocket launch conditions, clearing the final major hurdle before its fall 2026 launch. The achievement comes ahead of schedule and marks a rare win for staying on time and on budget in space exploration.
A New York robotics company will send a free-flying robot to the International Space Station to handle routine tasks and help astronauts work more safely. The 2027 mission could pave the way for autonomous helpers on future space stations.
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.
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.
SpaceX just completed its 600th successful rocket landing, turning what was once considered impossible into a weekly routine. The breakthrough is slashing the cost of reaching space and paving the way for missions to Mars.
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