NASA SpaceflightMartin Smith

China debuts LandSpace’s tallest rocket on internet-constellation mission; maiden raises questions over pre-launch airspace noti

China launched an internet-constellation mission using three missions within nearly four days and also achieved orbit with the debut of LandSpace’s tallest rocket. The new booster insertion came with eyebrows raised over the apparent absence of airspace notices ahead of the flight.

2026-06-12T14:29:07.538710-07:00
ReutersLaura Matthews, Saqib Iqbal Ahmed

Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days

By Reuters: Investors will soon get a new ​way to bet on SpaceX's trajectory: options on the stock are set to begin trading as soon as Tuesday, ‌with early activity expected to be heavy, volatile, and likely expensive.

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2026-06-12T11:43:00.229428-07:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

H3 successfully returns to flight

By SpaceNews.com: Japan’s H3 rocket launched June 11 on its first flight since a failure in December, placing six smallsats in orbit.

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2026-06-12T05:41:54.367135-07:00
Via SatelliteMark Holmes

Canadian Government Awards EO Satellite Contracts to Calian, Kepler, MDA Space

By Via Satellite: The Canadian government has signed a slew of new contracts as it looks to boost its capabilities in Earth Observation (EO).

2026-06-12T06:43:03.190156-07:00