The fact that the first H3 failed because its second‑stage engine did not ignite, and that this latest mission ended when the same stage shut down too soon, has sharpened scrutiny of design margins, ...

A full-scale mockup of Space Pioneer’s Tianlong-3 launch vehicle vertically integrated on its newly completed launch pad at the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Test Zone. Credit: Space Pioneer ...

Chinese state-owned space firm launches Long March 12A rocket Maiden flight is China's second attempt at completing reusable rocket test Long March 12A booster not recovered, failing test China hoping ...

UK advanced propulsion developer Reaction Engines is to close down after it collapsed into administration having failed to secure additional funding. UK advanced propulsion developer Reaction Engines ...

Balin Moher stood on Cocoa Beach at age eight, watching the sky darken as a three-hour shuttle launch delay stretched into evening. His siblings wanted to leave, but he insisted on staying. Then the ...