ScienceRocket Report: Winter is coming for Themis; Cowboy Space adds iron to the fire

Cowboy Space unveiled specifications for its medium-lift Big Iron rocket, though it showed little hardware and is behind several rivals nearing launch. Virgin Galactic’s first new Delta-class rocket plane has left its Arizona factory for Spaceport America in New Mexico ahead of testing. The company expects its first commercial flight early in the second quarter of 2027.

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AArs Technica★★☆☆☆2026-10-30 11:00Original