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Scaling Hardware Realities: Why Rocket Lab's Neutron Delay Matters
Rocket Lab pushes the debut of its medium-lift Neutron rocket to 2027 following manufacturing defects in its massive carbon-composite propellant domes, highlighting the brutal engineering realities of scaling aerospace hardware.
SpaceX Bets Big on Terrestrial Infrastructure to Supercharge Direct-to-Cell Strategy
SpaceX is moving beyond pure satellite communication by acquiring low-band spectrum and planning terrestrial cell tower deployments.
Starlink Mobile Challenges Incumbents With Terrestrial And Satellite Hybrid Play
SpaceX has agreed to acquire up to 14 MHz of 800 MHz low-band spectrum from Grain Management, setting the stage for a hybrid network that merges satellite reach with robust indoor cellular coverage.
Amazon Crosses Major Satellite Manufacturing Milestone As Launch Bottlenecks Persist
Amazon has manufactured its 1,000th low-Earth orbit broadband satellite, scaling production to impressive heights while facing critical deployment hurdles due to launch vehicle groundings.
Starship Enters a New Era: SpaceX Achieves First Orbital Flight and Next-Gen Deployment
SpaceX's 14th Starship test flight successfully reached orbital velocity for the first time, deploying 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites despite an unexpected engine shutdown.