China launched its 24th group of low-orbit internet satellites into space using a Long March-12 rocket from Hainan province, expanding its satellite network.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv sparked fires across two districts early Sunday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian long-range strikes hit a military airfield and rocket facility deep inside Russia, as diplomatic tensions rise over reports of potential US arms transfers via Turkey.
Edition 9.06 of the Rocket Report covers Rocket Lab's new GHOST portable spaceport system, Firefly's production increase, Blue Origin's BE-4 engine valve failure investigation following the New Glenn explosion, and SpaceX's potential acquisition of Louisiana marshland.
China suffered a rare rocket failure as an unmanned Long March 7A exploded less than 90 seconds after lifting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site, destroying the ChinaSat-4B communications satellite.
Recent space news covers a SpaceX rocket colliding with the moon, China's Tianwen-2 probe reaching a quasi-moon, a NASA deep space observatory hit by wildfires, and new astronomical discoveries including an exomoon and a sugar molecule.
SpaceX reported a smaller-than-expected loss of $541 million and a 90% jump in quarterly revenue to $7.8 billion in its first results as a public company, driven by soaring Starlink subscribers and increased AI spending.
Jordan hosts emergency meeting with Arab and Islamic nations over fears of Israeli takeover of Al-Aqsa mosque, violating a status quo treaty, potentially triggering a religious conflict.
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage is predicted to unintentionally crash into the moon near Einstein Crater on Wednesday, creating a crater and plume of dust. Scientists are eager to observe the impact, which highlights the growing issue of space debris.
The opening celebration for the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Michigan and Ontario, has been canceled due to new 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods announced by President Trump, straining U.S.-Canada relations.
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.
Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, is raising approximately $10 billion in its first-ever outside funding round, valuing the company at $130 billion. Bezos will contribute $2 billion, Coatue Management $4 billion, and other major investors are expected to participate in the remaining $4 billion.
Recollections of iconic live music performances from bands like Talking Heads, The Smiths, Nirvana, Oasis, and Amy Winehouse, highlighting their impact and memorable moments.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson cantou um trecho de "Jura" com o cantor Péricles durante visita ao Rio de Janeiro para divulgar o live-action de Moana. Péricles elogiou o ator e explicou a letra da música.
Researchers from the University of Ottawa have identified a genetically distinct western toad population exclusively found in Canada's Rocky Mountains. This discovery highlights unique biodiversity and raises conservation concerns for this Canadian-specific group.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprised 50 primary school pupils from Suffolk during a trip to London. The students met the actor at an immersive event for the live-action Moana adaptation, fulfilling a promise he made after their viral social media video.
A new study in Nature Communications used rhenium isotopes from ancient seabed sediments to analyze the Toarcian Ocean Anoxic Event 183 million years ago. Researchers found that eroding organic carbon amplified global warming, suggesting a similar process may affect modern climate change, though its extent remains uncertain.
China's Long March-12 rocket, launched last week, utilized a new high-energy synthetic kerosene fuel, increasing payload capacity by 10% and engine efficiency by 8 seconds of specific impulse.
Albania's Sazan Island, known for its beauty and history, has become a focal point for protests against a large-scale real estate development planned by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. Environmental concerns have escalated into anti-government demonstrations demanding the Prime Minister's resignation.
Relativity Space, led by Eric Schmidt, will launch NASA's Aeolus payload to Mars in 2028. The mission aims to provide the first daily global view of Martian winds, temperatures, dust, and clouds, informing future astronaut missions.
Elon Musk's net worth surges to $1.27 trillion after SpaceX's IPO valuation exceeds $2 trillion, making him the world's first trillionaire. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault comments on the distinction between company valuation and personal spendable wealth, acknowledging Musk's dominance in the rocket industry.
FTX creditors are watching SpaceX's post-IPO stock performance with optimism. The defunct crypto exchange's investment in SpaceX, made before its collapse, could lead to larger payouts for victims of Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud.
The upper stage of China's Zhuque-2E rocket broke apart in low-Earth orbit on June 9, creating an estimated 100-150 pieces of debris. The fragments pose a potential threat to SpaceX's Starlink satellites and other spacecraft, though they are expected to reenter the atmosphere within months due to aerodynamic drag.
SpaceX's IPO raised $75 billion, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion, making it the largest in history. Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire following the debut. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon denied reports of pitching Musk via X direct messages, stating their communication shifted to the platform due to Musk's communication preferences.
