Space Exploration

Another reusable rocket? Japan launches, lands RV-X prototype (video)

By Josh Dinner Published 18 July 26

Japan has succeeded in the first-ever flight test of its RV-X experimental reusable rocket prototype.

'The dawn of a new space era': Vikram-1, India's 1st private orbital rocket, aces debut launch

By Mike Wall Last updated 18 July 26

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket aced its debut mission on Saturday morning (July 18), making India the third nation with a private orbital launch capability.

Astronauts just launched on a Soyuz rocket with an energy-drink ad on it, continuing a Russian tradition

By Elizabeth Howell Published 17 July 26

This week's ISS astronaut launch used a Soyuz rocket emblazoned with an ad for an energy drink. It's not the first time Russia has put an ad in space — and more may be coming.

SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test launch aborts at last second (video)

By Mike Wall Published 16 July 26

SpaceX aborted Flight 13 of its giant Starship rocket at the last second on Thursday (July 16). The company is now targeting July 23 for the liftoff.

SpaceX launches 21 'data transport' satellites for US military (video, photos)

By Mike Wall Last updated 16 July 26

SpaceX launched 21 more satellites for the U.S. military's advanced new "Tranche 1 Transport Layer" constellation from California's scenic central coast today (July 16).

SpaceX stacks massive Starship rocket ahead of July 23's Flight 13 test launch (video)

By Josh Dinner Published 16 July 26

SpaceX has stacked the two stages of its giant Starship rocket ahead of the Flight 13 test launch, which is scheduled to occur on Thursday evening (July 23).

'Full steam ahead': NASA ramps up prep for Artemis III astronaut launch in 2027

By Josh Dinner Published 15 July 26

NASA is working hard on readying Artemis III to launch next year.

Watch Archimedes burn! Rocket Lab fires up engine for its powerful next-gen Neutron launcher (video)

By Josh Dinner Published 15 July 26

Rocket Lab recently performed a full-duration static fire test with the engine that will power the second stage of its powerful new Neutron launch vehicle.

Every SpaceX Starlink satellite has to dodge a collision almost weekly, and experts fear the worst

By Tereza Pultarova Published 15 July 26

SpaceX's Starlink satellites made over 355,000 collision avoidance maneuvers over the past year with each satellite now dodging other objects almost weekly.