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January 10, 2026

Rocket Report: A new super-heavy launch site in California; 2025 year in review

SpaceX opened its 2026 launch campaign with a mission for the Italian government. ...

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January 10, 2026

ESA considers righting the wrongs of Ariane 6 by turning it into a Franken-rocket

ArianeGroup is still trying to catch up to where the bleeding edge of the launch industry was 15 years ago. ...

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December 24, 2025

China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks

The launch laid "an important foundation for subsequent launches and reliable recovery." ...

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December 23, 2025

In a surprise announcement, Tory Bruno is out as CEO of United Launch Alliance

"It has been a great privilege to lead ULA through its transformation and to bring Vulcan into service." ...

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December 20, 2025

Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high

South Korean rocket startup Innospace is poised to debut a new nano-launcher. ...

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December 06, 2025

Rocket Report: Blunder at Baikonur; do launchers really need rocket engines?

The Department of the Air Force approves a new home in Florida for SpaceX's Starship. ...

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December 03, 2025

This Chinese company could become the country’s first to land a reusable rocket

From the outside, China's Zhuque-3 rocket looks like a clone of SpaceX's Falcon 9. ...

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December 02, 2025

The missile meant to strike fear in Russia’s enemies fails once again

One of Vladimir Putin's favorite sabres to rattle seems to have lost its edge. ...

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November 27, 2025

ULA aimed to launch up to 10 Vulcan rockets this year—it will fly just once

The company is closer to increasing its Vulcan launch cadence, but it won't happen this year. ...

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November 25, 2025

Rivals object to SpaceX’s Starship plans in Florida—who’s interfering with whom?

"We're going to continue to treat any LOX-methane vehicle with 100 percent TNT blast equivalency." ...

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November 15, 2025

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket came back home after taking aim at Mars

"Never before in history has a booster this large nailed the landing on the second try." ...

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November 13, 2025

An explosion 92 million miles away just grounded Jeff Bezos’ New Glenn rocket

"NASA is postponing launch until space weather conditions improve." ...

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