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Axiom Space’s Fourth Mission Marks Milestone for India, Poland & Hungary

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 by educatekaroin News, Space, TechLeave a Comment

Axiom Space will launch its fourth ISS mission, Ax-4, on June 10, marking the company’s first break-even flight and a symbolic return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary — each sending an astronaut. CEO Tejpaul Bhatia views the mission as both a celebratory milestone and progress toward Axiom’s vision of creating a private space station. Despite recent uncertainty from a Trump–Musk clash, Bhatia stressed that the future of space now lies with entrepreneurs, not governments.

UK’s Space Forge Secures $30M to Manufacture Semiconductors in Space

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 by educatekaroin News, Business, Funding, Space, TechLeave a Comment

UK startup Space Forge raised $30M to produce advanced semiconductor materials in space, where microgravity yields purer crystals. Supported by the NATO Innovation Fund and defense giant Northrop Grumman, the company aims to power technologies ranging from 5G networks to quantum computing systems. Its first launch failed in 2023, but a new mission, “The Forge Awakens,” is set to demonstrate its tech later this year.

Astronauts Sunita Williams & Butch Wilmore Return from Epic Space Adventure!

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 by educatekaroin News, People, Space, TechLeave a Comment

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally home after nine months on the ISS—way longer than their planned week-long trip. Boeing’s Starliner had issues, so SpaceX stepped in, landing them in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday. Elon Musk stirred drama, claiming Biden blocked an earlier rescue, but NASA says no such offer came.

SpaceX Sends Crew to ISS for Much-Anticipated Staff Rotation

March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by educatekaroin News, SpaceLeave a Comment

SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission launched Friday, heading to the ISS to enable astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore’s return after nine months. Delayed by Boeing’s Starliner issues, their homecoming, set for March 19, stirred buzz as Elon Musk claimed—without proof—Biden blocked an earlier rescue for political reasons.

Airtel Teams Up with SpaceX for Starlink in India

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by educatekaroin News, Business, India, SpaceLeave a Comment

Airtel partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India, pending regulatory approval. This move challenges Reliance Jio and follows U.S.-India talks boosting SpaceX’s chances. Airtel will sell Starlink gear and services, aiming to bridge India’s connectivity gap—though past hurdles remind us it’s not a done deal yet.

SpaceX Catches Starship Booster Again, but Test Flight 7 Ends in Explosion

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by educatekaroin News, Space, TechLeave a Comment

SpaceX successfully caught the Super Heavy booster for the second time during its seventh Starship test flight. However, the upper stage, Starship, was lost after SpaceX lost contact 8.5 minutes into the flight due to an “oxygen/fuel leak” that caused pressure buildup.

Key Highlights:

CEO Elon Musk announced plans to add fire suppression systems and improve venting to prevent future issues.
The ship was loaded with 10 dummy Starlink satellites for its first payload test.
SpaceX upgraded Starship with new avionics, cameras, and heat tiles to test re-entry technologies.
Debris was spotted over Turks and Caicos, prompting FAA action.

ISRO Successfully Launches SpaDeX Mission for Satellite Docking

December 31, 2024December 31, 2024 by educatekaroin News, ISRO, Space, TechLeave a Comment

ISRO launched the SpaDeX mission from Sriharikota on Dec 30, 2024, marking India’s first attempt at docking two satellites in space. Using indigenous “Bharatiya Docking System” technology, this milestone paves the way for missions like Gaganyaan and India’s space station. The satellites will unite at a speed of 0.036 km/hr.

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