Tag: Launch Vehicles

  • China Readies 6 New Rockets for Launch Including Reusable Tests

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    Which Chinese Rockets Are Targeting First Flights in 2026? China’s space sector is preparing at least six new launch vehicles for debut flights and reusability demonstrations between June and September 2026, representing the most concentrated wave of Chinese rocket development since the commercial space sector opened in 2014. The lineup includes three state-led Long March…

  • Firefly Alpha Block 2 targets late summer debut

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    What improvements does Alpha Block 2 bring to Firefly’s launch capabilities? Firefly Aerospace is targeting a late summer 2026 launch for the first Alpha Block 2 rocket, marking a significant upgrade to the company’s small-lift launch vehicle. The Block 2 variant delivers enhanced payload capacity to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), improved operational efficiency, and streamlined…