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India's first private rocket Vikram-1 succeeds in maiden orbital launch

July 19, 2026 7:20 am

The mission is aimed at validating the performance of Vikram-1 and its key technologies in flight. Skyroot has said the test will generate data that will be used to refine future missions and help establish a regular launch cadence.

India's first private orbital rocket Vikram 1 eyes 'Mission Aagaman' launch by August 4

July 02, 2026 3:36 pm

India begins a new phase in its space journey as 'Mission Aagaman' it's first privately built orbital rocket is set to launch in July.

SpaceX set to launch Starship test flight on May 20: Here’s all you need to know

May 19, 2026 8:58 am

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX is scheduled to launch the gargantuan rocket on May 20, marking its first major test flight since late 2025 as the company continues to push the boundaries of space exploration.

Blue Origin scrubs launch of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars

November 11, 2025 8:56 am

The company said in a post on the social platform X on Sunday night that it will next try to launch no earlier than Wednesday at 2:50 p.m.

Rocket Dreams review: How billionaires Musk, Bezos aim to conquer space

October 22, 2025 10:58 am

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are rewriting the space race. Rocket Dreams by bestselling author Christian Davenport chronicles their ambitions and rivalries.

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight

January 16, 2025 2:09 pm

Blue Origin envisions six to eight New Glenn flights this year, if everything goes well, with the next one coming up this spring.

Bezos' Blue Origin calls off debut New Glenn launch over rocket issue

January 13, 2025 2:53 pm

Blue Origin's highly anticipated New Glenn rocket launch was postponed due to anomalies detected during the countdown.

Rocket engine explodes during test launch from new spaceport in Scotland

August 20, 2024 6:27 pm

The spaceport recently received its licenses from the Civil Aviation Authority and is designed for small rockets delivering payloads into low earth orbit.

Agnikul looking at 35-40 commercial launches a year, aiming to become best company for any sort of space transportation: Co-founder

June 16, 2024 10:35 pm

Agnikul Cosmos launched its first suborbital test vehicle on May 30, powered by the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine. Srinath Ravichandran talks about his company’s vision to emerge as one of the best firms for space transportation.

Decoits attack Hindu temple with rocket launchers in Pakistan

July 16, 2023 8:56 pm

The assailants attacked the small temple built by the local Hindu community and adjoining homes belonging to members of the minority community in the Kashmore area of the Sindh province.

In Photos: Skyroot launches Vikram-1, India's first private orbit-class rocket

July 18, 2026 2:38 pm

Skyroot has said the test will generate data that will be used to refine future missions and help establish a regular launch cadence

North Korea plutonium production resumed, says US intelligence chief

February 10, 2016 2:33 pm

Two Koreas, two reactions after illegal rocket launch

February 07, 2016 10:21 pm

North Korea launches rocket, defying international warnings

February 07, 2016 10:15 pm