Ars TechnicaEric Berger

Rocket Lab intentionally destroys engines in 'very nasty' development tests

Rocket Lab says it is intentionally destroying engines during ground testing as part of development, conducting 'very nasty' stress tests to expose failure modes and harden designs. The CEO described the destructive regime as a deliberate step to validate hardware before flight qualification.

2026-02-11T14:14:18.612730-08:00
European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

Orbex Enters Insolvency After Acquisition by The Exploration Company Collapses

By European Spaceflight: Orbex has officially entered insolvency proceedings after its planned acquisition by The Exploration Company collapsed.

2026-02-11T05:50:29.940052-08:00