Rocket Report: New launch rule may limit environmental regulations, Falcon 9 to hit Moon
Summary
Rocket Lab won a $266 million contract from the US Space Force to launch rockets from Alaska, mostly for national security missions. Rocket Factory Augsburg delayed the first launch of its RFA One rocket due to a technical problem, and MaiaSpace decided to skip a test flight and go straight to an orbital launch planned for 2027.Key Facts
- Rocket Lab received its largest launch contract: $266 million for up to 18 launches with the US Space Force.
- The launches will mainly happen at the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak, Alaska.
- These launches will likely support hypersonic testing.
- Rocket Factory Augsburg had to delay the first launch of its RFA One rocket because of a vehicle issue.
- RFA One is a three-stage rocket designed to carry up to 1,300 kg to a Sun-synchronous orbit.
- MaiaSpace canceled its planned suborbital test flight and will try a full orbital launch in the second half of 2027.
- MaiaSpace is an ArianeGroup subsidiary and decided this approach is best for future commercial operations.
- The article mentions SpaceX’s Falcon 9 also won launch contracts but does not give details here.
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