The Lab · 2026-04-10 12:22:26 · Ars Technica
A Chinese rocket designed as a reusable, Falcon 9-style workhorse has failed on its third flight, dealing a significant blow to the country's commercial space ambitions. The LandSpace Zhuque-2 rocket, a methane-fueled launcher central to China's push for cost-effective, reusable launch capabilities, reportedly experien...
The Lab · 2026-04-19 12:22:29 · TechCrunch
Blue Origin has successfully re-flown its massive New Glenn rocket for the first time, a pivotal technical and operational milestone that directly positions Jeff Bezos's space venture to compete for major launch contracts. This successful reuse demonstrates a core capability required to challenge the current market lea...
The Lab · 2026-04-19 19:52:24 · Ars Technica
Blue Origin’s third New Glenn flight delivered a historic first—the successful reflight of an orbital-class booster—only to be overshadowed by a critical failure of the rocket’s upper stage. The mission, a cornerstone for NASA’s Artemis lunar program, began with a powerful ascent from Cape Canaveral but ended with a si...