Around this time last year, officials at United Launch Alliance projected 2025 would be their busiest year ever. Tory Bruno, ULA’s chief executive, told reporters the company would launch as many as ...
Space rockets may soon use nuclear-powered engines based on nuclear thermal propulsion, or NTP technology. While no nuclear engine will fly this year, the field is approaching a major milestone, with ...
Don’t look now, but rocket science is the new, uh, rocket science. In addition to long-time players on the private spaceflight scene like Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Arianespace, the potential profits ...
A Pallas-1 second stage being prepared for a hot fire test in Anhui province, in September 2025. Credit: Galactic Energy SYDNEY — Beijing-based Galactic Energy has raised what appears China’s largest ...
Welcome to Edition 8.12 of the Rocket Report! We often hear from satellite operators—from the military to venture-backed startups—about their appetite for more launch capacity. With so many rocket ...