China’s first reusable rocket Zhuque-3 makes maiden voyage but recovery attempt fails
The United States is still the only country in the world to successfully return an orbital-class booster, though…
Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
BERLIN — A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from…
China has 3 reusable rockets lined up for launch as they vie to make history
The race to launch China’s first reusable rocket is heating up, with three contenders now lined up at…
Explainer | Why China’s commercial space sector is grabbing attention – including from Elon Musk
On Saturday, the Beijing-based start-up LandSpace reportedly plans to conduct the maiden launch of its Zhuque-3 rocket –…
SpaceX launches fourth Bandwagon rideshare mission
WASHINGTON — SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying…
Semiconductor startup to fly payloads on Falcon 9 boosters
WASHINGTON — A startup plans to test technology to produce semiconductors in space on a series of Falcon…
China’s reusable rocket near launch after successful static fire test
China’s private space industry is evolving at a dramatic pace, as it continues to strive to take on…
SpaceX plans to launch 28 Starlink satellites on its 550th Falcon 9 mission
SpaceX is set to launch its 550th Falcon 9 mission since the rocket’s debut in 2010. The upcoming…
