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Rocket Lab Emerges as Key Leader in Trillion-Dollar Space Economy Trajectory Driven by Strong Launch History and Space Systems Growth
Market Chameleon USA Overview Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is highlighted as a key player in the commercial space launch and space systems segments, underpinned by a strong history in small satellite launches, a growing contract backlog, an... -
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Rocket Lab’s HASTE ‘Curveball’ Mission Unexpectedly Reaches Orbit, Raising Questions for Hypersonic Research and Government Missions
Gizmodo USA Overview Rocket Lab launched its 'Curveball' mission using the HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) vehicle from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on June 11. Although HASTE is designed as a suborbital rocket ... -
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Rocket Lab Launches HASTE ‘Curveball’ Suborbital Mission from NASA Wallops, Electron Rocket Exceeds 55 Flights, Leading Small Satellite Market
Space Launch Schedule USA Overview Rocket Lab successfully launched the Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE) mission 'Curveball' from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on June 11, 2026. While tracked on orbit, Rocket Lab ... -
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NASA Accelerates Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) for Deep Space Missions: Targeting 2027 Test Flight and 2028 ‘SR-1 Freedom’ Nuclear-Powered Mars Probe
The University of Alabama in Huntsville USA Overview NASA is rapidly advancing Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) technology through Project DRACO, aiming for a test flight by 2027 to halve travel times to Mars and expand deep space explor... -
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JAXA H3 Rocket Achieves Critical Return-to-Flight Success, Deploying 6 Satellites with Upgraded Engine Configuration; Next Launch Targets QZSS Satellite in August
Space.com Japan Overview The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched its H3 rocket on June 12, deploying six small satellites, including an ocean observation satellite and a space debris removal technology demonst... -
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Stoke Space Completes Nova Stage 1 Proto-Qualification Testing for Fully Reusable Rocket, Targeting Aircraft-Like Operational Cadence
Stoke Space USA Overview Stoke Space announced the successful completion of proto-qualification testing for the first stage of its fully reusable Nova rocket. This crucial milestone demonstrates the maturity of Nova's hardware, software,... -
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SpaceX Breaks Reusability Record with 35th Falcon 9 Booster Landing, Expanding Starlink Constellation
Space.com USA Overview SpaceX achieved a new reusability record by successfully launching and landing a Falcon 9 rocket's first-stage booster for the 35th time. This historic mission deployed 29 new Starlink satellites into Low Earth Orb... -
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The Exploration Company Unveils ‘Yrene’ Reusable Heavy-Lift Rocket and Storm Engine to Bolster European Space Access
European Spaceflight ヨーロッパ Overview European aerospace firm The Exploration Company has announced the development of 'Yrene,' a reusable heavy-lift rocket powered by its proprietary Storm engine. This initiative, revealed via a webs... -
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NASA Announces Artemis III Crew for 2027 Earth Orbit Mission: Accelerating Human Return to Moon with HLS Lander Tests
NASA USA Overview NASA announced the crew for the Artemis III mission in 2027, comprising Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmitano, and Mission Specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The mission's primary objective is to demonst... -
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JAXA’s New H3-30 Rocket Successfully Launches Six Small Satellites, Paving Way for MMX Mission After Previous Failure
The Japan Times Japan Overview JAXA successfully launched its new low-cost H3-30 rocket variant, carrying a VEP-5 test payload and six small satellites into orbit, marking a critical recovery after a previous failure. This configuration,...