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US Space Force Awards Rocket Lab $397 Million Contract for ‘Flatellites’ to Boost Air Threat Tracking Capabilities
Space.com USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded Rocket Lab a significant $397 million contract to design, manufacture, launch, and operate a fleet of 'Flatellites' aimed at enhancing air threat tracking capabilities. This funding... -
LandSpace Achieves Historic First with Zhuque-3 Steel Booster Landing, Advancing China’s Reusable Rocket Capabilities
South China Morning Post China Overview Chinese commercial rocket firm LandSpace successfully recovered the first stage booster of its Zhuque-3 rocket after an orbital launch on August 19, 2026. This landmark achievement makes China the ... -
President Trump Signs National Space Transportation Policy to Support Over 1,000 Annual Launches and Re-entries by 2030
The White House USA Overview President Trump has signed a national space transportation policy aimed at supporting over 1,000 annual space launches and re-entries by 2030. This memorandum directs NASA to facilitate commercial space trans... -
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... -
U.S. Space Force Awards $615 Million SB-AMTI Satellite Contracts to Rocket Lab and Two Others, Diversifying Beyond SpaceX
Defense One USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts totaling $615 million to Rocket Lab, STR, and a third company to reduce its reliance on SpaceX for Space-Based Adaptive Moving Target Indication (SB-AMTI) capabilities. ... -
Rocket Lab Poised for Profitability Inflection with Neutron’s First Flight Targeted This Year, Multiple Major Contracts, and Strategic M&A
Seeking Alpha USA Overview Rocket Lab announced plans to roll out its Neutron rocket to the launch pad in Q4 2026 for a maiden flight this year. Concurrently, the company secured major new contracts, including a dedicated launch with Kep... -
China’s Commercial Space Industry Designated “Strategic Emerging Industry” as CNSA Establishes New Department to Streamline Regulations
starpath global China Overview China's commercial space industry is rapidly advancing, designated a "strategic emerging industry" by the National Development and Reform Commission. This signals strong government support and prioritizatio... -
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... -
Rocket Lab’s 13th Electron Mission of 2026 Deploys Advanced SAR Satellite, Reinforcing SmallSat Dominance
NASASpaceflight.com - Facebook New Zealand Overview On August 6, 2026, Rocket Lab successfully launched its 'The Grain Goddess Provides' mission, deploying the QPS-SAR-13 'Mai-I' satellite for Japan's QPS Institute. This marks the 13th E... -
NASA’s Artemis Program Progresses: Artemis II Crewed Lunar Orbit in April 2026, Targeting 2028 Lunar Landing
NASA USA Overview NASA's Artemis program continues to advance, with Artemis II successfully completing the first crewed Orion spacecraft flight around the Moon in April 2026. Artemis III is planned for a 2027 low Earth orbit demonstratio...
