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A photo of the Long March 12B in flight after launch on June 1, 2026. .

China launches new Long March 12B rocket, reportedly without any safety warning

2 months ago05 mins

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Long March 12B is a reusable, commercial rocket that will help China to build its own satellite megaconstellations. | Credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images China just launched its rival to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket for the first…

Musk’s megarocket faces crucial new test after failures

Cs news11 months ago11 months ago05 mins

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for the next test of its Starship megarocket on Sunday, after a string of recent failures that has prompted some observers to question its viability. The world’s most powerful launch vehicle is set to lift off from the company’s Starbase in southern Texas at 6:30 pm local time (2330…