Tag: Rocket launches
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Cool Space Stuff You Don’t Want to Miss in 2026, Including a Canadian Heading to the Moon
Looking Forward: Why 2026 Brims with Space Excitement The calendar is turning, and space enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in 2026. From ambitious lunar missions to spectacular skywatching opportunities, this year promises new discoveries, bold explorations, and moments that could redefine our understanding of the cosmos. Among the headlines: a Canadian astronaut headed…
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SpaceX Sets a Stunning Record: 167 Orbital Flights in 2025 Redefines Rocket Launch History
The Year of Launches: SpaceX Rewrites the Record Books Every year seems to bring another milestone for SpaceX, but 2025 stands out even in a company known for breaking barriers. The aerospace giant has achieved an astonishing 167 orbital flights in a single calendar year, edging past earlier records and demonstrating a cadence of launches…
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SpaceX Shatters Its Rocket Launch Record Again: 167 Orbital Flights in 2025
SpaceX Sets New Benchmark with 167 Orbital Flights in 2025 In a sweeping display of operational tempo, SpaceX has set a fresh annual record for rocket launches in 2025, tallying 167 orbital flights. The milestone seals a streak that has grown year after year, turning SpaceX into a dominant force in commercial and government space…
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Celestis Expands Deep Space Memorial Flight with Stoke Space Commitment
Celestis partners with Stoke Space for a second deep space memorial flight Texas-based Celestis Inc., the veteran space burial and remembrance company, has announced a collaboration with Stoke Space to conduct its second deep space memorial flight for human remains. The move marks a continued expansion of Celestis’ mission to honor loved ones by sending…
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SpaceX Launch Poised to Send Elon Musk’s Wealth Skyward
Riding the Momentum: SpaceX’s Trajectory and Musk’s Fortune Elon Musk’s ascent to the top of the world’s wealth rankings has been tied closely to the ventures he leads. While Tesla’s surge in electric vehicles powered much of his early fortune, SpaceX’s ambitious ambitions now stand at the forefront of his net worth story. As SpaceX…
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SpaceX Mission Could Send Elon Musk’s Wealth to New Heights
SpaceX Launches and the Wealth Trajectory Elon Musk’s name is inextricably linked to two high-flying ventures: SpaceX and Tesla. As SpaceX prepares for another pivotal launch, observers are not only tracking the mission’s technical milestones but also what the event could mean for Musk’s personal fortune. When a billionaire dominates headlines for groundbreaking technology, every…
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This Week In Space Episode 190: Holiday Special 2025 — A Year in Space
Looking Back at a Big Year in Space The year 2025 was a whirlwind for space enthusiasts and professionals alike. In Episode 190 of This Week In Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik take listeners on a thoughtful ride through a year that delivered breakthroughs, faced setbacks, and sparked renewed curiosity about what lies…
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Tonight: Watch Japan’s H3 Rocket Launch Michibiki 5 Navigation Satellite
Overview: What’s happening tonight Japan is set to launch the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite aboard an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center. The mission marks another step in Japan’s efforts to bolster its satellite navigation constellation, complementing the existing GPS-like networks and offering improved positioning capabilities across the region. The launch window opens tonight,…
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China Breaks Single-Year Launch Record with Weekend Flurry
China Reaches a New Milestone in Space In a weekend of rapid-fire launches, China shattered its own single-year record for orbital missions, pushing the country’s 2025 tally to 72 and signaling a sustained acceleration in its space program. The four launches over the weekend, conducted by multiple launch systems, demonstrate the efficiency and breadth of…
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China Breaks Single-Year Launch Record as Weekend Flurry Pushes 2025 Milestone
China Breaks Its Single-Year Launch Record Over a Weekend China has shattered its own yearly launch record even before the calendar closes for 2025. A weekend flurry of four orbital missions pushed the country’s total number of launches to 72, surpassing the previous mark set in the prior year. The rapid cadence underscores China’s growing…