Roscosmos' reusable Amur-LNG rocket, initially planned for a 2026 debut, now faces significant delays with flight tests projected for 2031 and initial demonstrator tests in 2028. This contrasts with rapid progress in other nations.
LandSpace Technology's IPO review was restored, seeking $1.1 billion for reusable rockets. CAS Space also plans to use IPO funds for similar projects. This follows China's successful sea recovery of a Long March-10B rocket, highlighting domestic advancements in reusable rocket technology.
China achieved a milestone by successfully recovering the first stage of its Long March-10B reusable rocket on its maiden launch. This marks the country's first controlled orbital-class booster recovery, making China the second nation globally to accomplish this feat and paving the way for lower-cost space access.
China's Long March 10B rocket successfully landed vertically on a floating platform, marking a significant advancement in its reusable rocket technology and potentially challenging US dominance in the sector.
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its new Long March 10B rocket after its maiden launch from the Wenchang space launch site. The 70-meter tall rocket lifted off at 12:15 PM, and its first stage returned vertically to be caught by a sea-based net platform.
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its Long March 10B rocket after its maiden launch from the Wenchang space launch site. The 70-meter tall rocket lifted off at 12:15 PM, with its first stage returning vertically to a sea platform.
Former Twitter, Meta, and OpenAI executive Kevin Weil has joined the board of Seattle-based rocket startup Stoke Space. The well-funded company aims to compete with SpaceX by building a fully reusable rocket, Nova.
China's state-owned aerospace sector, led by the Long March 12B launch, is intensifying its competition to develop reusable orbital-class rockets. This follows recent attempts by private companies like LandSpace and Space Pioneer, highlighting a dynamic race with potential implications for global space capabilities.
SpaceX plans to disclose its IPO prospectus as early as next week, ahead of a June 8 roadshow, targeting a record $70-75 billion listing, aided by its $1.25 trillion valuation post-merger with xAI.
