# Indian startup nears debut launch; SpaceX hits 1,000th landing

Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos is preparing for its first orbital launch, a step forward for the country's private space sector. SpaceX achieved its 1,000th rocket landing, demonstrating continued reusability success. These milestones highlight growing global commercial launch capabilities.

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- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/rocket-report-indian-startup-nears-first-launch-spacexs-millenary-milestone/) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:55:35 +0000