Ars TechnicaEric Berger

How SpaceX's Comeback After Its First Falcon 9 Failure Made Reusable Launches Viable

After its first Falcon 9 launch failure, SpaceX executed a comeback that culminated in a successful booster landing — a moment the company described as "epic." That recovery proved routine first-stage reuse was technically feasible and established the basis for operationally reusable launches.

2025-12-18T04:22:48.441868-08:00
rocketlabcorp.comRocket Lab

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches STP‑S30 Mission for U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, Five Months Ahead of Schedule

By rocketlabcorp.com: Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched the STP-S30 mission for the U.S.

2025-12-17T22:43:11.938064-08:00
marsdaily.comClarence Oxford

Perseverance cleared for extended 40 km Mars exploration after mobility hardware certification

By marsdaily.com: Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 18, 2025 - After nearly five years operating inside Mars Jezero Crater, NASA's Perseverance rover has logged almost 25 miles (40 kilometers) of driving while engineers certify that its mobility hardware and ot.

2025-12-17T18:52:31.935188-08:00