Rocket

Massive SpaceX rocket explodes minutes after takeoff from Texas

Minutes after liftoff, the rocket was expected to separate from the spaceship, but that didn't happen. Four minutes into the flight, the rocket started to tumble before exploding and falling into the gulf

After failed launch attempt, SpaceX reschedules Starship test flight

A planned liftoff of the gigantic rocket on Monday was called off less than 10 minutes ahead of the scheduled launch because of a pressurization issue in the first-stage booster, SpaceX said

Japan next generation H3 rocket fails after liftoff, space agency issues destruct command

The failure is a blow for Japan's space agency JAXA, after the rocket failed to even lift off on its first trial last month

First flight of SSLV ends in failure: What exactly went wrong with the ISRO mission?

The maiden lift-off of the SSLV ended in failure after the two satellites — EOS-02 and AzaadiSAT — were placed in an elliptical orbit instead of a circular one, rendering them ‘no longer usable’. ISRO, has attributed the problem to a sensor issue and vowed to come back ‘soon with SSLV-D2’

Chinese booster rocket makes uncontrolled return to Earth, says US officials

NASA administrator Bill Nelson criticised Beijing, saying that the failure to share the details of the rocket's descent was irresponsible and risky

Watch: Ukrainian man casually shaves while rocket lies embedded in home; internet amazed

While the video did provide a moment of levity to social media users, the war in Ukraine continues to dominate headlines. Several explosions shook the capital Kyiv, as well as other parts of the country on Sunday

Fuel leak foils NASA's dress rehearsal for moon rocket

The launch team had just begun loading fuel into the core stage of the rocket when the hydrogen leak cropped up

Private enterprises to take over building GSLV-Mk III and SSLV rockets for the space department

The industrialisation of space activities is gaining momentum in India.

ISRO will launch its earth observation satellite: Here's all you need to know

The advanced imaging satellite will allow for constant, real-time monitoring of the Indian landmass and the oceans.

Jeff Bezos announces 82-year-old female pilot Wally Funk will launch into space with him

She will accompany Bezos, his brother and an auction winner will be the first people to fly in a Blue Origin rocket and capsule.