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Europe's heavy-lift Ariane 64 launched from Kourou, delivering 32 Amazon Leo satellites to a ~465 km orbit, marking a milestone for Europe’s launch capabilities and accelerating Amazon's plan to deploy a ~3,200-satellite constellation to compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg SFB has issued an RFI to attract US launch providers interested in developing heavy and super-heavy launch capabilities at SLC-14, aiming to support larger military satellites and enhance space resilience.
Iran launched three Earth-observation satellites into space using a Russian Soyuz rocket as part of a larger rideshare mission from Siberia, which included Russian, UAE, and other international satellites, totaling 52 satellites launched.
Tory Bruno, former ULA CEO, has joined Blue Origin as president of its newly formed National Security Group, bringing extensive experience in space launch and defense systems to help Blue Origin compete for national security satellite launches and expand its role in space defense.
China's second attempt to recover and reuse the Long March 12A rocket failed at the first stage during its maiden flight, highlighting ongoing efforts to develop domestic reusable rocket technology to compete with SpaceX and lower launch costs.
Tory Bruno resigned as President and CEO of United Launch Alliance after nearly 12 years, during which he led the company through significant milestones including the Vulcan rocket's debut; John Elbon has been appointed interim CEO as ULA searches for a permanent replacement.
Rocket Lab's stock soared 9.5% after successfully launching a mission for the U.S. Space Force ahead of schedule, demonstrating its reliability in national security launches. Despite recent volatility and profit-taking after a 141% year-to-date increase, the company's strong performance and technological achievements suggest potential for continued growth, though the stock remains below its 52-week high.
The Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched two EU Galileo satellites from French Guiana, marking a significant step in Europe's space independence by expanding its satellite constellation and reducing reliance on US and Russian launch services.
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket is set to launch its first pair of Galileo navigation satellites, marking a significant milestone for the vehicle's role in Europe's space capabilities, reducing reliance on external launch providers like SpaceX and Russia.
China's first reusable rocket, Zhuque-3, successfully reached orbit but failed to recover its first stage after crashing near the recovery site, leaving the US as the only country with successful orbital booster recovery.
Firefly Aerospace reported strong Q3 sales exceeding expectations and projects significant growth by 2025, with its shares rising after the announcement, though it remains less valued than Rocket Lab despite similar growth prospects and a larger payload capacity with its Alpha rocket.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket will launch NASA's ESCAPADE mission to study Mars' atmosphere, with the launch live-streamed on Nov. 9; the mission involves two probes that will orbit Earth and Mars to gather critical data about the Red Planet's environment.
Blue Origin successfully test-fired its New Glenn rocket's seven main engines at Cape Canaveral, clearing the way for its upcoming launch, potentially as soon as November 9, with plans to recover and reuse the first stage for future missions including a lunar lander.
Blue Origin successfully static-fired its second New Glenn rocket in preparation for a November launch, which will carry NASA's ESCAPADE Mars mission. The test lasted 38 seconds to simulate landing conditions, and the company aims to improve booster landing success for potential reuse in future lunar missions.
Japan successfully launched its new H3 rocket carrying the HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft to the ISS, marking a significant milestone in Japan's space capabilities and the debut of the rocket's most powerful version, which can carry larger payloads and operate more efficiently for supply missions.