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China's Zhuque-3 Reaches Orbit but Booster Explodes in Failed Landing Attempt
China’s private launch company, LandSpace, successfully sent its Zhuque-3 rocket to low Earth orbit on its maiden flight, delivering its payload with an expendable upper stage. But the mission took a dramatic turn during recovery when one of the booster’s engines stalled in the landing burn, causing the stage to erupt in flames just meters from...
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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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India's Start-Ups Go Big, 12-Satellite Earth Observation Constellation Soon
In a defining moment for India's space ambitions, four private companies -- Pixxel, Piersight, Satsure, and Dhruva Space -- have joined forces to build a 12-satellite Earth observation constellation, nick-named 'Prithvi Drishti'.
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Freedom From Gravity: How Private Companies Are Reshaping Access To Space
As India prepares for its first independent human space mission under the Gaganyaan program, the global landscape is witnessing a renaissance in space travel.
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Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Mission Unlocks Commercial Horizons
India has entered a transformative phase in its space journey.
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Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client
Rocket Lab, a leader in small satellite launches, has completed its 68th Electron mission, “Symphony in the Stars,” successfully deploying a confidential satellite into orbit. The June 28, 2025 launch not only reinforces Rocket Lab’s operational efficiency but also sets a company record with two launches from the same site in under 48 hours.
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"I've Got To Sing In Space": Katy Perry Ahead Of All-Female Spaceflight
Six women, including popstar Katty Perry is set to blast off on April 14 on a self-driving private rocket by Blue Origin, the company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, for a joyride to space that is expected to last all of 11 minutes.
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Firefly Blue Ghost Moon Lander Successfully Lands on Moon for NASA Mission
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully landed on the Moon, marking a major milestone in private space exploration. Part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, the mission aims to study radiation levels, test lunar sample collection, and capture a total solar eclipse. The spacecraft, which landed in Mare Cris...
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NASA Looks for Private Partners To Revive VIPER Moon Rover Mission
NASA is inviting private companies to collaborate on deploying the VIPER moon rover, initially halted due to budget constraints. The rover, designed to locate lunar water ice, was previously set to launch aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin lander. Companies must submit proposals by February 20, 2025, with final selections expected mid-year. Chosen firms...
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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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Private US, Japanese Lunar Landers Launch On Single Rocket
One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On SpaceX Rocket
One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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SpaceX to Launch Two Private Astronaut Missions to ISS with Vast Space
SpaceX has secured a deal with Vast Space to conduct two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule. The missions are part of Vast Space’s broader strategy to advance private space stations, with the company’s Haven-1 space station expected to launch soon. The flights, s...
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Japan's Space Firm Postpones 2nd Attempt At Orbit Due To Strong Winds
A company aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed its rocket launch on Saturday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion.
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Realme UI 6.0 Update for Smartphones Officially Confirmed to Launch in China in October
Realme UI 6.0 update will be launched in China next month, a company official announced on social media on Friday. The update is speculated to be based on ColorOS 15 for Oppo and OnePlus devices that will debut in the country on October 17 and may carry similar features, including several powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
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China's Zhuque-3 Reaches Orbit but Booster Explodes in Failed Landing Attempt
China’s private launch company, LandSpace, successfully sent its Zhuque-3 rocket to low Earth orbit on its maiden flight, delivering its payload with an expendable upper stage. But the mission took a dramatic turn during recovery when one of the booster’s engines stalled in the landing burn, causing the stage to erupt in flames just meters from...
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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.
-
India's Start-Ups Go Big, 12-Satellite Earth Observation Constellation Soon
In a defining moment for India's space ambitions, four private companies -- Pixxel, Piersight, Satsure, and Dhruva Space -- have joined forces to build a 12-satellite Earth observation constellation, nick-named 'Prithvi Drishti'.
-
Freedom From Gravity: How Private Companies Are Reshaping Access To Space
As India prepares for its first independent human space mission under the Gaganyaan program, the global landscape is witnessing a renaissance in space travel.
-
Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Mission Unlocks Commercial Horizons
India has entered a transformative phase in its space journey.
-
Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client
Rocket Lab, a leader in small satellite launches, has completed its 68th Electron mission, “Symphony in the Stars,” successfully deploying a confidential satellite into orbit. The June 28, 2025 launch not only reinforces Rocket Lab’s operational efficiency but also sets a company record with two launches from the same site in under 48 hours.
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"I've Got To Sing In Space": Katy Perry Ahead Of All-Female Spaceflight
Six women, including popstar Katty Perry is set to blast off on April 14 on a self-driving private rocket by Blue Origin, the company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, for a joyride to space that is expected to last all of 11 minutes.
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Firefly Blue Ghost Moon Lander Successfully Lands on Moon for NASA Mission
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully landed on the Moon, marking a major milestone in private space exploration. Part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, the mission aims to study radiation levels, test lunar sample collection, and capture a total solar eclipse. The spacecraft, which landed in Mare Cris...
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NASA Looks for Private Partners To Revive VIPER Moon Rover Mission
NASA is inviting private companies to collaborate on deploying the VIPER moon rover, initially halted due to budget constraints. The rover, designed to locate lunar water ice, was previously set to launch aboard Astrobotic’s Griffin lander. Companies must submit proposals by February 20, 2025, with final selections expected mid-year. Chosen firms...
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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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Private US, Japanese Lunar Landers Launch On Single Rocket
One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On SpaceX Rocket
One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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SpaceX to Launch Two Private Astronaut Missions to ISS with Vast Space
SpaceX has secured a deal with Vast Space to conduct two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule. The missions are part of Vast Space’s broader strategy to advance private space stations, with the company’s Haven-1 space station expected to launch soon. The flights, s...
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Japan's Space Firm Postpones 2nd Attempt At Orbit Due To Strong Winds
A company aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed its rocket launch on Saturday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion.
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Realme UI 6.0 Update for Smartphones Officially Confirmed to Launch in China in October
Realme UI 6.0 update will be launched in China next month, a company official announced on social media on Friday. The update is speculated to be based on ColorOS 15 for Oppo and OnePlus devices that will debut in the country on October 17 and may carry similar features, including several powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
