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CNBC
13 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Rocket Lab stock jumps 8%, building on strong two-month rally
Rocket Lab stock soared 8% Monday, building on a strong run fueled by space innovation. Shares of the space infrastructure company have nearly doubled over the last two months following a slew of successful launches and a deal with the European Union. The stock is up 63% year to date after surging nearly sixfold in 2024. Last month, Rocket Lab announced a partnership with the European Space Agency to launch satellites for constellation navigation before December. Rocket Lab also announced the successful launch of its 66th, 67th and 68th Electron rockets in June. The company successfully deployed two rockets from the same site in 48 hours. Rocket Lab competes with a growing list of companies in a maturing and increasingly competitive space industry with growing demand. Some of the main competitors in the sector include Elon Musk's SpaceX and Firefly Aerospace, which filed its prospectus to go public on Friday. "For Electron, our little rocket, we've seen increased demand over the last couple of years and we're not just launching single spacecraft — these are generally entire constellations for customers," CEO Peter Beck told CNBC last month. He said the company is producing a rocket every 15 days. Beck, a New Zealand-native, founded the company in 2006. Since its debut on the Nasdaq in August 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, the Long Beach, California-based company's market value has swelled to more than $19 billion.
United News of India
15 hours ago
- Science
- United News of India
Over 60 space experiments completed on Axiom-4
Bengaluru, July 14 (UNI) The Axiom-4 mission has successfully conducted over 60 scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS), producing critical data expected to shape future space missions and improve human health in both space and terrestrial environments. These experiments included research into muscle formation (myogenesis), bone health, microalgae sustainability, stem cell behavior, and the growth of edible sprouts in microgravity. The findings are anticipated to play a vital role in developing long-duration spaceflight strategies and enhancing biomedical understanding on Earth. Originally scheduled to return on July 10 after a planned 14-day mission, astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla, Peggy Whitson, Alper Gezeravcı (Kapu), and Slawosz Uznanski had their stay extended due to unfavorable conditions at the splashdown site, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). Another key reason for the delay was the need to complete several ongoing experiments, which required more time for meaningful results. Their return has now been tentatively rescheduled for July 14. Commissioned by Axiom Space, a Houston-based private space company, the mission was carried out in partnership with NASA, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), and ESA (European Space Agency). The Axiom-4 mission had two primary objectives: to enable commercial activities in space and to foster deeper international cooperation in space exploration. The successful collaboration between major space agencies and the private sector is seen as a significant step forward in the evolving landscape of space missions, where science, commerce, and diplomacy converge in low Earth orbit. UNI BDN SSP
India Gazette
15 hours ago
- Science
- India Gazette
"Happy and excited, ready to welcome him": Shubhanshu Shukla's father after Ax-4 successfully undocks from ISS
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla on Monday expressed his excitement and pride as his son prepared to return to Earth after a historic 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The family offered prayers at a temple and at home, seeking a safe return for Shubhanshu and his crew. Speaking with ANI, Shukla's father said, 'We are very happy and excited and are ready to welcome him. The undocking will take place at around 4:30 PM. We are very proud of our son. It is a matter of great fortune for us that his mission is complete... We never thought that our son would reach such heights... This is a matter of pride for our country and the people of the country. I thank everyone who prayed for our son...' Asha Shukla, his mother, shared her joy and relief. 'It feels good; we are all very happy. We prayed that they all come back safely. We are very excited to meet our son after 18-20 days... We are very proud of our son,' she said. Earlier, Shukla's sister Shuchi Mishra said, 'Today again we are feeling the same emotions that we had on the day he went for the mission. We will celebrate a lot when he comes back.' 'Every day, we prayed and thanked God. When we talked to him, he seemed very happy... Being a pilot and now an astronaut, he might have seen the different beauty of our nation, and there is no doubt that 'Saare Jahan se acha Hindustan humara', ' she added. Group Captain Shukla, a key member of the Axiom-4 mission, spent his time aboard the ISS engaged in scientific and technical operations alongside astronauts from other countries. The crew is scheduled to undock from the ISS on July 14 at around 4.35 PM IST, with splashdown expected in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at approximately 3 PM IST on Tuesday, July 15, with the return journey taking around 22 hours. On Sunday, a farewell was held for the crew members at ISS, where Shubhanshu Shukla delivered a stirring speech, in which he quoted iconic words of Cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma: 'Aaj ka Bharat abhi bhi saare jahaan see acha dikhta hai' (Today's India is still more splendid than the entire world). Shubhanshu Shukla conducted key experiments on plant growth and microalgae in microgravity, contributing to over 60 science experiments from 31 countries. The Ax-4 crew, including Commander Peggy Whitson, European Space Agency project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu, spent nearly 18 days aboard the ISS. (ANI)
India.com
16 hours ago
- Science
- India.com
From Earth To Stars: Meet Astronauts Who Lived the Longest In Space, Sunita Williamss Journey Lasted For…
photoDetails english 2931861 The Axiom-4 mission successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, beginning its journey back to Earth. NASA also confirmed that the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft separated at 7:15 a.m. EDT. Among the crew is Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who made history as the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS. His journey has filled the nation with pride because reaching the stars is a childhood dream for many. Astronauts push the limits of human endurance, spending hundreds of days in zero gravity, far from Earth, families, and even gravity. Their time in space isn't just measured in days—it's counted in sacrifices, strength, and the sheer will to explore the unknown. Thus, meet the astronauts who spent the longest time in space: Updated:Jul 14, 2025, 08:26 PM IST Valery Polyakov: 437 Days 1 / 11 Valery Polyakov holds the record for the World's longest continuous stay in space and spent 437 days on the Mir Space Station. As per the Indian Express, he stayed in space from January 8, 1994, to March 22, 1995. At a time when space was still a distant dream for many nations. (Photo Credit: European Space Agency) Frank Rubio: 371 Days 2 / 11 According to the official website of NASA, astronaut Frank Rubio concluded a single mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) of 371 days on September 27, 2023. Moreover, he surpassed NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, who ended his mission after 355 days on March 30, 2022. (Photo Credit: @NASA/X) Oleg Kononenko: 199 Days 3 / 11 As a crew member of Expedition 30, Oleg Kononenko clocked the most days logged in space: 199. According to the European Space Agency, he was 47 years old at the time of launch and became the youngest onboard the Soyuz TMA-3M. Kononenko also performed two spacewalks during his first spaceflight in 2008 and spent over 12 hours in space to outfit the Station's exterior. (Photo Credit: European Space Agency) Peggy Whitson: 289 Days 4 / 11 Whitson spent 289 days, from November 17, 2016, to September 3, 2017, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). She set the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman at the time, as per reports. On the other hand, as per NASA, Whitson also extended her record cumulative time in space by nine days as an Axiom Space astronaut during Axiom Mission-2 from May 21 through May 30, 2023. Thus, grabbing the record for the most cumulative days in space, at 675. (Photo Credit: @NASA/X) Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore: 286 Days 5 / 11 NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore launched aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 5, 2024, for its first crewed flight, arriving at the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6, 2024. The duo returned home in March 2025 aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov on NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission. Moreover, Williams has logged 608 days in space over her three flights. Sunita Williams has completed 62 hours and 6 minutes of total spacewalk time throughout her career, the most of any female astronaut, and fourth on NASA's all-time list. (Photo Credit: @NASA/X) Sergei Avdeyev: 379 days 6 / 11 During his mission aboard the Mir space station, Sergei Avdeyev spent 379 days in space. (Photo Credit: Representational Image/ Freepik) Vladimir Titov and Musa Manarov: 365 Days 7 / 11 The Indian Express report also stated that Vladimir Titov and Musa Manarov became the first humans to complete a full orbit around the Sun. They spent 365 days in space. (Photo Credit: Representational Image/ Freepik) Mark T. Vande Hei: 355 days 8 / 11 Mark T. Vande Hei was selected by NASA in 2009. According to NASA, after extending the record for the longest single spaceflight in history by an American to 355 days, he came back to Earth in March 2022. (Photo Credit: @NASA/X) Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko: 340 Days 9 / 11 NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and his Russian counterpart, Mikhail Kornienko, had a 340-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). (Photo Credit: Representational Image/ Freepik) Christina Kocha: 328 days 10 / 11 Christina Koch has spent a total of 328 days in space. She conducted a total of six spacewalks, including the first three all-women spacewalks, totaling 42 hours and 15 minutes. (Photo Credit: Representational Image/ Freepik) Andrew Morgan: 272 Days 11 / 11 NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan has spent 272 days in space. (Photo Credit: NASA)
NDTV
16 hours ago
- Science
- NDTV
"Happy And Excited": Shubhanshu Shukla's Father As Axiom-4 Undocks From ISS
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's father, Shambhu Dayal Shukla on Monday expressed his excitement and pride as his son prepared to return to Earth after a historic 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The family offered prayers at a temple and at home, seeking a safe return for Shubhanshu and his crew. Speaking with ANI, Mr Shukla's father said, "We are very happy and excited and are ready to welcome him. The undocking will take place at around 4:30 PM. We are very proud of our son. It is a matter of great fortune for us that his mission is complete... We never thought that our son would reach such heights... This is a matter of pride for our country and the people of the country. I thank everyone who prayed for our son..." Asha Shukla, his mother, shared her joy and relief. "It feels good; we are all very happy. We prayed that they all come back safely. We are very excited to meet our son after 18-20 days... We are very proud of our son," she said. Earlier, Mr Shukla's sister Shuchi Mishra said, "Today again we are feeling the same emotions that we had on the day he went for the mission. We will celebrate a lot when he comes back." "Every day, we prayed and thanked God. When we talked to him, he seemed very happy... Being a pilot and now an astronaut, he might have seen the different beauty of our nation, and there is no doubt that 'Saare Jahan se acha Hindustan humara', " she added. Group Captain Shukla, a key member of the Axiom-4 mission, spent his time aboard the ISS engaged in scientific and technical operations alongside astronauts from other countries. The crew is scheduled to undock from the ISS on July 14 at around 4.35 PM IST, with splashdown expected in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at approximately 3 PM IST on Tuesday, July 15, with the return journey taking around 22 hours. On Sunday, a farewell was held for the crew members at ISS, where Shubhanshu Shukla delivered a stirring speech, in which he quoted iconic words of Cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma: "Aaj ka Bharat abhi bhi saare jahaan see acha dikhta hai" (Today's India is still more splendid than the entire world). Shubhanshu Shukla conducted key experiments on plant growth and microalgae in microgravity, contributing to over 60 science experiments from 31 countries. The Ax-4 crew, including Commander Peggy Whitson, European Space Agency project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungarian astronaut Tibor Kapu, spent nearly 18 days aboard the ISS. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
