Rocket Report: The pitfalls of rideshare; China launches next Tiangong crew
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Rocket Report: The pitfalls of rideshare; China launches next Tiangong crew
"The new mobile launch tower for the SLS Block 1B at NASA is projected for completion by 2029, but it may be obsolete by then."
"Astra is shifting its focus to developing Rocket 4, a military utility vehicle that aims to deliver cargo globally in under an hour."
NASA is progressing on its new mobile launch tower for the SLS Block 1B rocket, but completion won’t be until 2029, and it may not even support a launch. Meanwhile, Astra is pivoting its strategy with Rocket 4—a two-stage mobile launch vehicle aimed at rapid cargo delivery for military purposes under a $44 million DOD contract, shifting from its earlier focus on small satellite launches.
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