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05/12/2025

China has several reusable rockets in development from both state and commercial entities. The most relevant upcoming launch is likely the state-developed Long March 12A, which is targeting a first orbital launch and landing attempt in December 2025.

03/12/2025

The maiden flight of the Zhuque-3 rocket successfully reached orbit today, December 3, 2025 (UTC), but the first-stage recovery attempt failed when the booster crashed and caught fire near the landing site.

02/12/2025

Following its predecessor, the ZhuQue-2, the ZhuQue-3 is a two-stage Methalox-fueled rocket with a reusable first stage. The first stage has 9 TQ-12B engines while the second stage integrates a TQ-15B engine. It can launch 21.3 tons into a 450 km LEO orbit in an expended configuration, 18.3 tons in a downrange recovery configuration, and 12.5 tons with a ground landing

01/12/2025

The Blue Origin Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1) is a robotic single-launch cargo lander designed to transport up to three metric tons of payload to the lunar surface. Its primary mission is to serve as a pathfinder, testing critical systems for the larger, human-rated MK2 lander being developed for NASA's Artemis program.

MISSION STATUS

The first MK1 lander, the Pathfinder Mission (MK1-SN001), is scheduled for launch in the first quarter of 2026. This uncrewed demonstration flight will validate core systems, including the BE-7 engine's performance, cryogenic fluid management, and precision landing capabilities.

01/12/2025

Blue Origin The 7 Beautiful BE4 engines

29/11/2025

Chinese reusable rockets, with several state-owned and private entities close to their first orbital launch and recovery attempts. These efforts aim to significantly reduce launch costs and compete with international companies like SpaceX.

27/11/2025

NewGlenn is growing
More volume, performance, and affordability. 9x4 is nearly 400 feet tall. Its 8.7 meter fairing packs 29,000 cubic feet of volume, nearly 70% more than New Glenn's 7x2 configuration. 9x4 evolves the 7x2 variant, using existing designs, subsystems, manufacturing processes, and operations footprint. volume, performance, and affordability. 9x4 is nearly 400 feet tall. Its 8.7 meter fairing packs 29,000 cubic feet of volume, nearly 70% more than New Glenn's 7x2 configuration. 9x4 evolves the 7x2 variant, using existing designs, subsystems, manufacturing processes, and operations footprint.

22/11/2025

22/11/2025

What is the estimated timeframe for a turnaround using SpaceX time?🤔

21/11/2025

a potential anomaly involving a "Starship Block 3" booster (Booster 18) occurred during ground testing, resulting in a rupture.
This incident happened very recently, around November 21, 2025.