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China Long March 7A rocket launch failure

2 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Long March 7A rocket explodes during satellite launch

On August 10, 2026, a Chinese Long March 7A rocket experienced a flight anomaly approximately 85 seconds into its ascent from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province. The resulting explosion destroyed both the

European concerns over orbital computing and tech dependence

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: China's orbital data center lead threatens European digital sovereignty

European officials and policy institutes have expressed growing concern regarding technological dependence on foreign powers, specifically concerning the United States and China. Initial reports highlighted a significan

SpaceX Starship test program 2026

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: SpaceX Starship completes 13th test flight with Starlink V3 deployment

In late July 2026, SpaceX launched Starship Flight 13 from Starbase, achieving its sub‑orbital test objectives after earlier delays. The mission utilized the Block 3 configuration, featuring a Super Heavy B20 booster wit

China reusable booster recovery and satellite expansion

10 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: China advances reusable rocket tech with net‑capture recovery and launches Tianlian‑3 satellite

The 10 July 2026 sea‑borne net‑capture of the Long March‑10B first stage confirmed China’s ability to retrieve an orbital‑class, liquid‑propellant booster using a flexible net on the recovery vessel LingHang Zhe. The man