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A revised design of the Neutron rocket features larger landing legs optimized for barge landings. Credit: Rocket Lab

Launch companies need to diversify to survive, say industry executives

Industry executives believe that pure-play launch companies need to diversify into other areas to survive in a demanding market that remains dominated by SpaceX.

by Jeff Foust October 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Miura Next Heavy

PLD Space unveils plans for larger launch vehicles and crewed spacecraft

by Jeff Foust October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Latitude Zephyr rocket

Small launch vehicles press ahead despite market setbacks

by Jeff Foust September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

PLD Space to start building French Guiana launch facilities next month

by Jason Rainbow August 7, 2024August 8, 2024

PLD Space staff

PLD Space raises funding to expand facilities for Miura 5 rocket

by Jeff Foust April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Fragnito

Starship could have a big impact on small launch vehicles

by Jeff Foust March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Electron launch

Small launch companies seek niches to compete with SpaceX rideshare

by Jeff Foust February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Miura 1 launch

PLD Space wins Spanish government funding for Miura 5 launch vehicle

by Jeff Foust January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

EU launch competition

ESA and EU collaborate on launch initiative

by Jeff Foust January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Naja Space Tech Expo

European launch deal praised despite competition questions

by Jeff Foust November 15, 2023November 15, 2023