Launch
Stories about the companies building a ride to space.
Blue Announces New Glenn Engine Upgrades, Super Heavy Variant
The changes—announced just a week after Blue made history as the second rocket company to land an orbital booster—are aimed at boosting performance, increasing launch cadence, and making the platform more reliable, according to a press release.
New Glenn Launches ESCAPADE, a NASA Mission to Mars
After a five-year gap in new missions focused on Mars, NASA is on its way back.
Yesterday afternoon at 3:55pm, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launched for the second time, carrying its first NASA mission—the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers project, better known as ESCAPADE.
Firefly Raises FY Guidance in Q3 Earnings Release
Firefly Aerospace released its Q3 earnings results after market close yesterday, posting quarterly revenues of $30.8M—98% higher than Q2.
China Breaks Its Own Yearly Launch Record
A matching set of orbital launches out of China on Saturday brought the nation’s running total for the year to 70: a new record for the US’ closest rival in cadence.
With Transporter-15, Exolaunch is Planning its Biggest Mission Yet
Since the beginning of SpaceX’s rideshare program, Exolaunch has been a constant presence.
Canadian Spaceport Co. Attracts Heavyweight MDA Space
MDA Space ($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.
