French startup HyPrSpace has rescheduled the inaugural flight of its 10-meter Baguette One suborbital rocket to 2027. The vehicle, which uses a hybrid propulsion system, will launch from the French Directorate General of Armaments site in Biscarrosse.
Astra plans to return to flight in early 2027 with its 18.9-meter Rocket 4.0. CEO Chris Kemp stated the company aims to produce hundreds of these rockets annually, targeting a capacity of 1 metric ton to low-Earth orbit.
In Australia, the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex project faces uncertainty after the Native Vegetation Council denied heritage agreement variations. Conservation groups oppose the site, citing risks to endangered bird species.
The European Space Agency reported that Ariane 6 will miss its target of eight missions this year due to a turbopump issue discovered in August. This delay affects commercial clients, including the Amazon Kuiper constellation.
Chinese startup Space Epoch raised over ¥2.3 billion ($343 million) in Series B financing. The funds will support the Yuanxingzhe-1 rocket, which is designed to carry 13.8 metric tons to low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX has stacked the Starship-Super Heavy vehicle for its 14th flight. Pending FAA approval, the mission is scheduled for September 28, with plans to deploy 26 next-generation Starlink satellites.
