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The International Space Station has officially marked 25 years of continuous human presence, a major milestone for global space exploration and cooperation.
A new era in space science is beginning as researchers fly on commercial suborbital missions to conduct experiments firsthand, a shift from automated rockets.
Axiom Space and Japanese startup ElevationSpace have signed an agreement to collaborate on advanced re-entry technology for commercial space stations.
California-based aerospace company Vast is set to launch Haven-1, the world's first commercial space station, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in May 2026.
The global space economy is booming, with projections nearing $800 billion by 2027. However, this rapid expansion faces critical hurdles, including orbital debris, outdated regulations, and geopolitic
The U.S. Office of Space Commerce, a key agency for managing the $613 billion space economy, faces an uncertain future after severe budget and staff cuts in 2025.
Former NASA astronaut Andrew Feustel, now leading efforts at commercial space company Vast, outlines the future of private space stations and the creation of a robust economy in low-Earth orbit.
Astronaut and entrepreneur Jared Isaacman shared his vision for a new space economy at Lehigh University, calling exploration humanity's greatest adventure.
The year 2025 is a landmark for space robotics, with advancements from the US, China, India, and Japan in lunar exploration, orbital servicing, and mining.
Chinese company Orienspace has successfully completed the second sea-based launch of its Gravity-1, the world's most powerful solid-fuel rocket.
Private space company Vast is in the final assembly stages of its Haven-1 station, targeting a 2026 launch that could make it the first private outpost in orbit.
Hans Koenigsmann, a foundational SpaceX executive who led safety and mission assurance, is set to fly on a suborbital mission with competitor Blue Origin.
