Texas Supreme Court ruled SpaceX can continue to close Boca Chica Beach for rocket launches, rejecting environmental groups' claims that it violated the state constitution. The court cited the Open Beaches Act, stating enforcement lies with government actors.
Kazakhstan travel operators are targeting Hong Kong tourists at the International Travel Expo with unique packages to view rocket launches at the Baikonur Cosmodrome. This comes as new direct flights to the region are anticipated.
China's new Long March 12B rocket launched the 'Qianfan' satellite constellation on May 1st without prior warning, raising safety concerns for air and sea traffic. Analysts criticize China for not adhering to international safety norms.
SpaceX's uncrewed Starship V3 rocket successfully launched from Texas, deploying a payload of mock Starlink satellites before splashing down and exploding as planned in the Indian Ocean. The test flight, the 12th for a SpaceX rocket, precedes the company's record-breaking IPO.
A 31-year-old self-taught innovator Lu Yulong has successfully launched China's Shenzhen Pioneer rocket in Qinghai province, reaching a record altitude of 3,700m. The 12m liquid rocket was built by a five-person team in just 15 days in Shenzhen, demonstrating the feasibility of budget space exploration. Lu, from Jiangxi province, developed his passion for science after a childhood accident with corrosive acid left him with severe burns.
