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SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way For World's First Private Space Station
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
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Vast Space to Launch Haven-1, the World’s First Private Space Station in 2026
Vast Space’s Haven-1, a single-module orbital lab, will launch in 2026 via SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Designed for four astronauts on short missions, it features life-support systems tested with NASA and a domed observation window, marking a milestone in private space habitats.
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'Holding Them Felt Like Home': Shubhanshu Shukla Meets Family After 18 Days In Space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his wife, Kamna Shukla and six-year-old son Kiash Shukla after his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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India's $70 Million Ticket To Space Redefines A Global Collaboration
With India's nearly $70 million investment leap, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission ignites global space commerce.
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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Video: SpaceX Launches Private Astronauts On First Crewed Polar Orbit
SpaceX launched the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts.
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SpaceX To Launch Private Astronauts On First Crewed Polar Orbit
SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts.
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NASA Finalises Crew for Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Mission in 2025
Axiom Space, in collaboration with NASA, has finalised the crew for its fourth private astronaut mission, scheduled for launch in spring 2025. The crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This mission will mark a significant milestone, with the first-ever ISRO astronaut onboard, as well as the first Polish and Hun...
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SpaceX Polaris Crewed Mission Delayed After Leak in Ground Equipment
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will be delayed by at least a day because of a helium leak in ground equipment at Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX has said. The highlight of the five-day mission is expected to come two days after launch, when the crew embarks on a 20-minute spacewalk 434 miles (700 km) from earth, in history's first such private spacewal...
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Elon Musk Led SpaceX's Historic Polaris Launch Delayed After Helium Leak
SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens.
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4 Astronauts, Including Turkey's First, Splash Down After Axiom Private Mission
An all-European quartet of astronauts, including Turkey's first, splashed down off the Florida coast on Friday morning, completing Axiom Space's third private mission to the International Space Station.
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In Saudi's First-Ever Space Mission, A Woman And A Fighter Pilot
A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) organized by Axiom Space is due to blast off from Florida on Sunday, carrying the first two Saudi astronauts to go to the orbiting laboratory.
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SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way For World's First Private Space Station
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
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Vast Space to Launch Haven-1, the World’s First Private Space Station in 2026
Vast Space’s Haven-1, a single-module orbital lab, will launch in 2026 via SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Designed for four astronauts on short missions, it features life-support systems tested with NASA and a domed observation window, marking a milestone in private space habitats.
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'Holding Them Felt Like Home': Shubhanshu Shukla Meets Family After 18 Days In Space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his wife, Kamna Shukla and six-year-old son Kiash Shukla after his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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India's $70 Million Ticket To Space Redefines A Global Collaboration
With India's nearly $70 million investment leap, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's space mission ignites global space commerce.
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IAF Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS via Private Space Mission
Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut to reach the ISS via a private mission when Axiom-4 launches on June 10. With 15 years of flying experience, Shukla has earned admiration from international crewmates for his skill and insight, hoping his journey inspires India’s next generation of space explorers.
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Axiom’s Ax-4 Private Space Mission to ISS Cleared for June 8 Launch via SpaceX
Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission is set to launch June 8 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, carrying astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary to the ISS. Led by veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson, the 14-day mission will feature over 60 experiments from 31 countries, advancing global research and paving the way for Axiom’s future private space station
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SpaceX’s Fram2 Crew Captures First-Ever Views of Earth’s Polar Regions
SpaceX’s Fram2 mission, launched on March 31, has made history as the first astronaut mission to orbit over both poles. The Crew Dragon spacecraft Resilience is carrying four first-time astronauts—Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Phillips—on a research-driven journey. The crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s Arct...
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SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles
SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...
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Video: SpaceX Launches Private Astronauts On First Crewed Polar Orbit
SpaceX launched the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts.
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SpaceX To Launch Private Astronauts On First Crewed Polar Orbit
SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts.
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NASA Finalises Crew for Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Mission in 2025
Axiom Space, in collaboration with NASA, has finalised the crew for its fourth private astronaut mission, scheduled for launch in spring 2025. The crew will spend up to 14 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This mission will mark a significant milestone, with the first-ever ISRO astronaut onboard, as well as the first Polish and Hun...
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SpaceX Polaris Crewed Mission Delayed After Leak in Ground Equipment
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will be delayed by at least a day because of a helium leak in ground equipment at Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX has said. The highlight of the five-day mission is expected to come two days after launch, when the crew embarks on a 20-minute spacewalk 434 miles (700 km) from earth, in history's first such private spacewal...
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Elon Musk Led SpaceX's Historic Polaris Launch Delayed After Helium Leak
SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens.
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4 Astronauts, Including Turkey's First, Splash Down After Axiom Private Mission
An all-European quartet of astronauts, including Turkey's first, splashed down off the Florida coast on Friday morning, completing Axiom Space's third private mission to the International Space Station.
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In Saudi's First-Ever Space Mission, A Woman And A Fighter Pilot
A private mission to the International Space Station (ISS) organized by Axiom Space is due to blast off from Florida on Sunday, carrying the first two Saudi astronauts to go to the orbiting laboratory.
