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Chinese Space Startup Space Epoch Secures New Funding to Accelerate Reusable Rocket Development and Bolster International Competitiveness
Caixin Global China Overview Chinese commercial space company Space Epoch has completed a new funding round to accelerate its reusable rocket technology development. The capital will be used for R&D and testing to enhance the reusabi... -
China’s LandSpace Successfully Conducts Vertical Landing Test of Zhuque-3 Rocket, Advancing Reusable Rocket Technology to Compete with US
RoboCap China Overview Chinese commercial space firm LandSpace has successfully conducted a vertical take-off and landing (VTVL) test of its Zhuque-3 reusable rocket. This marks China's first successful landing of a reusable rocket, repr... -
JAXA Successfully Conducts Reusable Rocket RV-X Takeoff and Landing Test, Completes Epsilon S Second-Stage Combustion Re-test
Science Japan Japan Overview The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully conducted a takeoff and landing test of its RV-X experimental vehicle on September 11, 2026, marking a significant step towards reusable rocket techn... -
China’s Orienspace Secures Strategic Funding from Shandong State Funds: Accelerating Gravity-1 Rocket Development and Production
Dealroom News China Overview Chinese commercial space company Orienspace has completed an early-stage funding round with strategic support from Shandong Xindongneng Fund and Shandong Xindongneng Fund. The company develops rockets and sat... -
SpaceX Completes 33-Engine Static Fire Test of Super Heavy Booster for Starship Flight 14 Orbital Mission
Space.com / Teslarati USA Overview SpaceX has completed the 33-engine static fire test of its Super Heavy booster for Starship Flight 14, which will be Starship's first full orbital test flight. This critical test verifies booster perfor... -
NASA Begins RS-25 Engine Integration for Artemis III SLS Rocket, Crew Training Advances for Lunar Mission
NASA USA Overview NASA has commenced the critical RS-25 engine installation onto the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage for the upcoming Artemis III crewed lunar mission, marking significant hardware progress. Concurrently, the ... -
NASA Solicits Proposals for Hot Isostatic Pressing Optimization Study of Novel Superalloy GRX-810 for Extreme Space Environments
Sweetspot USA Overview NASA's Johnson Space Center is seeking proposals for a Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) optimization study of GRX-810, a novel superalloy, to maximize its performance. This R&D service aims to precisely optimize th... -
Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket Debut Likely Delayed to 2027 Due to Qualification Test Progress, Government Contracts Secured
Spaceflight Now USA Overview Rocket Lab's Neutron rocket debut is likely delayed to 2027 due to qualification test progress, though the company maintains its goal of delivering the rocket to the launch pad by Q4 2026, admitting a year-en... -
Chinese Landspace Targets August 10 for Second Zhuque-3 Methane-Liquid Oxygen Rocket Launch and Landing Attempt
Space.com China Overview Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace announced its second launch and landing attempt for the Zhuque-3 rocket, powered by methane-liquid oxygen engines, on August 10th (EDT). The stainless-steel Zhuque-3 is ex... -
NASA and Blue Origin Partner to Accelerate Artemis Program with New Glenn Rocket Engine Testing
NASA USA Overview NASA has announced an agreement with Blue Origin to support engine testing for its New Glenn rocket, utilizing the B-2 test stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. This strategic partnership aims to acceler...
