Rockets, satellites, propulsion, and aerospace engineering
Vast Space's Haven-1, poised to be the world's first commercial space station, has secured FAA payload approval and $500 million in funding amid ongoing integration. With a Q1 2027 launch targeted, the single-module habitat promises new opportunities in microgravity research and private spaceflight.
In a stunning midnight launch on March 10, 2026, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocketed the EchoStar XXV satellite to orbit, marking Dish Network's first new broadcast bird in 16 years. This high-power direct broadcast satellite promises enhanced TV services across North America with advanced beam technology.