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Blue Origin Rebuilds, Relativity Eyes Mars

Rocket launches continue to face hurdles, while private space ambitions soar.

Welcome to Edition 8.46 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX’s Starship is set for another test flight, with an Indian Ocean splashdown expected soon.


Meanwhile, Blue Origin is preparing to rebuild its launch pad after a recent failure. Relativity Space remains committed to Mars missions but faces delays in its Spectrum rocket tests.


Isar Aerospace’s latest attempt at launching its Spectrum rocket was scrubbed due to fluid system issues, highlighting the challenges faced by new European space startups despite significant funding.


The next three launches are scheduled for the near future, with SpaceX’s Flight 14 and Blue Origin’s renewed efforts adding excitement to the space race.

Original source:  https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/06/rocket-report-rebuild-begins-at-blue-origin-launch-pad-relativity-targets-mars/
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