Charts, Perceptions, Reality: China’s Rockets
More types of rockets don’t mean better launch capability. But their existence also doesn’t mean the use of inferior technology. Sometimes more just means more.
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Kuipersats Will Be Ready, But What About the Rockets?
As a reporter noted in their story over a year ago–Kuiper contracted with nearly every launch company but SpaceX. Result: it might soon have satellites with no way to launch them on time.
Does Adding One More Competitor Help National Security Space Launch?
The United States Space Force seeks to increase competition in its revised National Security Space Launch efforts. It should consider a different way to buy launches.
Indian Space Startups: More Growth Required
A New York Times article portrays surprise that India can actually do space. The thing is, the article’s example is only a tiny part of India’s space industry.
A Different Kind of Growth In Spacecraft Deployments
Most space industry news covers the activities of a few nations and companies–over, and over, and over again. But others are dipping their toes into space.