France’s first “Baguette One” rocket is about to launch—and it changes everything

A Whimsical Name, A Serious Mission It’s hard not to smile at a rocket named “Baguette One.” That touch of French humor, ...
Ars Technica

Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut

Welcome to Edition 9.08 of the Rocket Report! Some major news this week from the state of Louisiana, previously associated with space due to NASA’s aging Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans.
spaceq

RSAT Space to sell INNOSPACE launch services in Canada

Montreal's RSAT Space can now sell INNOSPACE's HANBIT rocket launches in Canada, the companies said, turning their April MOU into a formal deal.
The Palm Beach Post

Florida rocket launches have slowed, but there's 1 launch this weekend

Florida's Space Coast set a new record with 109 orbital rocket launches in 2025. So far in 2026, 55 rockets have launched from Florida, a slower pace than the previous year. Upcoming launches include ...
USA Today

Rockets launch almost every day in the US. Here's why even more are ahead

The FAA predicts commercial rocket launches will dramatically increase over the next decade. NASA's Artemis moon missions and commercial satellite deployments are driving the surge in launches.
Ars Technica

Rocket Report: SpaceX makes its mark on the Moon; ULA names new boss

Welcome to Edition 9.07 of the Rocket Report! China’s workhorse Long March rocket family appears to be rebounding quickly from a rare launch failure August 10. Chinese officials have not publicly ...