NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record for longest spaceflight
Frank Rubio surpassed the US space endurance record of 355 days in space.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Virgin Galactic set to launch its first commercial rocket plane spaceflight
It aims to collect biometric data, measure cognitive performance and record how certain liquids and solids mix in microgravity conditions.
Thu Jun 29 2023
All-private astronaut team returns safely from landmark space station visit
This concludes a two-week science mission hailed as a landmark in commercialised human spaceflight.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Space station's first all-private astronaut team welcomed aboard orbiting platform
This begins a weeklong science mission hailed as a milestone in commercial spaceflight.
Mon Apr 11 2022
NASA, SpaceX launch 'Crew 3' astronauts to orbit on flight to space station
Chari, Barron and Maurer were making their debut spaceflights with Wednesday's launch, becoming the 599th, 600th and 601st humans in space.
Thu Nov 11 2021
William Shatner to be oldest astronaut at 90, here's how space tourism could affect older people
With commercial spaceflight companies now taking older people to space, it's time to consider the potential physical impact space flight might have on them.
Wed Oct 13 2021
'Happy' SpaceX tourist crew spend first day whizzing around Earth
Inspiration4 is the first orbital spaceflight with only private citizens aboard.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Virgin Galactic's Branson calls his upcoming spaceflight a 'pinch-me moment'
By joining the flight on July 11, Branson has positioned himself to beat rival entrepreneur Jeff Bezos into space by nine days.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Trailblazing woman pilot, 82, to fly into space with Bezos
Wally Funk, 82, will join Jeff Bezos this month on the first crewed spaceflight for the billionaire's company Blue Origin.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Branson aims to make space trip on July 11, ahead of Bezos
Branson's July 11 mission will be the twenty-second flight test for VSS Unity, and the company's fourth crewed spaceflight, Virgin said.
Fri Jul 02 2021
SpaceX Starship rocket prototype achieves first safe landing
Musk declared success on Twitter, posting a terse message in the understated parlance of spaceflight: "Starship landing nominal!"
Thu May 06 2021
Seats filled for first all-civilian spaceflight crew
A four-member crew is set for a SpaceX launch into orbit planned later this year billed as the first all-civilian spaceflight in history.
Wed Mar 31 2021
NASA's human spaceflight program doomed to fail: study
The National Research Council says NASA should revamp its methods and draws up a clear, well-planned strategy to conquer the red planet.
Fri Jun 06 2014
Onward and upward as China marks 10 years of manned spaceflight
China marks 10 years since it first sent a human into space Tuesday, with its ambitious programme rocketing ahead while rival NASA is largely closed due to the US government shutdown.
Mon Oct 14 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024