"Rocket Mishaps: Explosions and Failures in Recent Space Launches"

This week's Rocket Report highlights a series of rocket failures, including a Japanese small-lift rocket exploding shortly after liftoff and a rare misstep for China's Long March rockets. However, SpaceX's Starship successfully completed its third test flight, marking a significant step toward becoming operational. Additionally, the massive Roc aircraft deployed the Talon-A vehicle for the first time, and Washington-based launch company Stoke Space tested the full-size version of its innovative engine for the in-development Nova rocket.