Our annual power ranking of US rocket companies has changes near the top and bottom

Which US rocket companies achieved the most during 2025? Once again, Ars Technica is here to provide some answers in the form ...
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When is the next Blue Origin launch? Date of mission with Florida resident

The New Shepard rocket is scheduled to launch from West Texas on Thursday, December 18. The suborbital flight will last about 11 minutes, offering passengers a few minutes of weightlessness. Other ...

‘Explosion’ noises heard in Huntsville area are rocket engine hotfire tests, officials say

The rumble you will hear today, Monday, January 5 2026 is the sound of rocket engine hotfire testing. Hotfire testing — a ...

Private equity deal shows just how far America’s legacy rocket industry has fallen

The rise of the commercial space industry precipitated a steeper decline at Rocketdyne. Boeing sold the Rocketdyne division ...
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German woman could become 1st wheelchair user to reach space with Blue Origin

Blue Origin's next New Shepard mission is scheduled to launch Thursday, Dec. 18, from West Texas. The suborbital flight lasts about 11 minutes, offering passengers a few minutes of weightlessness and ...