SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

ElevationSpace readies its first commercial reentry-vehicle mission as it signs customers amid growing competitive pressure in t

Japanese startup ElevationSpace says it is lining up commercial customers and preparing for its first reentry-vehicle mission. The effort is underway while the company monitors SpaceX’s move into the reentry market, signaling intensifying competition for commercial end-of-mission services.

2026-07-10T04:39:44.594904-07:00
BloombergBloomberg News

China Successfully Launches, Retrieves Reusable Rocket Booster

By Bloomberg: China successfully landed an orbital-class reusable booster at sea for the first time, making it the second nation to achieve the technological milestone following the US.

2026-07-09T23:44:57.782646-07:00
Space.comMike Wall

SpaceX wants to launch 100,000 Starlink satellites to orbit

By Space.com: SpaceX has applied for approval to operate a 100,000-member megaconstellation of next-gen Starlink satellites in Earth orbit. And each of the new spacecraft will weigh about 4,400 pounds.

2026-07-09T12:45:17.037586-07:00