ScienceRocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO

Blue Origin has broken ground on a new payload-processing facility in Florida, while its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket remains grounded after a May pad explosion. Despite a target to return by year’s end, the report says skepticism is warranted. Isar Aerospace is preparing another attempt to launch its Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport and deploy small CubeSats.

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AArs Technica★★☆☆☆2026-09-04 12:48Original