Technik·13.06.2026KI-Zusammenfassung Rocket Report Edition 8.45: New Glenn's future, Isar funding, Nova progress, and more
The space community is still discussing the loss of the New Glenn rocket and launch pad. NASA is considering alternative launch vehicles for Artemis III. German startup Isar Aerospace secured €270 million in Series D funding, and its Spectrum rocket's second launch is set for mid-June. Stoke Space's Nova rocket completed proto-qualification of its first stage, targeting a late 2026 debut. HyImpulse and Oman's Etlaq Spaceport signed an LOI for potential launch activities. A Dutch sounding rocket launched from Canada, and interest in sea-based launch systems is growing in the US. SpaceX's IPO is scheduled for Friday, with a $1.75 trillion valuation. Falcon 9 achieved a new reuse milestone, and Arianespace announced an upgraded Ariane 64 variant. NASA revealed the Artemis III crew, with a potential summer 2027 launch. Amazon received an FCC reprieve on satellite launch deadlines.