Launch
Stories about the companies building a ride to space.
Canadian Spaceport Co. Attracts Heavyweight MDA Space
MDA Space ($MDA) committed $10M CDN ($7.1M) to Maritime Launch Services (MLS), making MDA an equity owner in the company and strategic partner in the push to establish sovereign, orbital launch capabilities at MLS’ Spaceport Nova Scotia.
Space Station, Data Center Tech Launches on Bandwagon-4
SpaceX’s Bandwagon-4 mission brought 18 payloads to mid-inclination orbit, including demos for Vast’s Haven, and Starcloud’s data center.
Canadian Spaceport Gets $7M For Orbital Launch
One of Canada’s spaceports received new orbital-launch funding, aimed partly at sovereign defense needs.
Europe Eyes 2026 As 1st Ariane 64 Flight Pushes
In Europe, many first launches originally aiming to fly in 2025 will spend New Year’s at home.
Astron Systems’ Launches Are Booked Through 2030
If you want to launch from Europe, be prepared to queue for a while.
Oman Sets Regulatory Framework For Lift Off
Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved a procedure to license space launches swiftly—a key milestone ahead of operations at the nation’s new Etlaq Spaceport.
Stoke Raises $510M To Accelerate Nova Rocket Launch
The round, which brings Stoke’s total fundraising to $990M, will enable the launcher to boost production of Nova, complete its work at Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and prepare for its expected high launch cadence.
SpaceX Wins the Bulk of Space Force’s 2026 Launch Contracts
The Space Force’s reliance on SpaceX remains stronger than ever.
European Launchers are Racking Up Bookings
European launch startups are attempting to break past the Kármán line for the first time—and customers are already lining up to fly.
Astrobotic Signs Launch Agreement with Andøya Space
The first landing of a rocket on European soil might just come from an American company.
Rocket Lab’s Neutron Pad Is Open For Launch
Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the oceanside Launch Complex 3 on Thursday. While pausing to mark the milestone, however, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck said there’s still a lot of work to be done—and that the company is racing to meet its goal of launching Neutron on its first flight by the end of the year.
