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The smoldering dead end: a history of solid rocket motors and their economic scaling limits
Launch vehicles have used solid rocket motors for decades, although many new vehicles eschew them. Michael Puckett discusses the factors that led to a...
Aug 24, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Capability before prestige: A realistic astronomy and space-science strategy for Bangladesh
While space science programs are usually associated with major space powers, there are roles for emerging players as well. Shaikh Afnan Birahim discus...
Aug 24, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Despite delays, China could gain ground in the space race
China has abruptly postponed its planned Chang’e-7 lunar launch, which was scheduled to take place today. While the new launch timeline is unclear, th...
Aug 24, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Due to need for "absolute success," China delays critical Moon launch to 2027
"The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch."
Aug 23, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump's space transportation policy calls for new spaceport on federal land
"We probably need another site that's capable of heavy and super heavy launch capability."
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Space war 2040: SPACECOM preps for attacks on ground segments, eyes cislunar ops
The Space Warfighting Environment 2040 is unique because it “was deliberately written to be warfighter-first, not technology-first,” an official at SP...
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Blue Ghost to carry nuclear power source to the Moon
Firefly Aerospace and Zeno Power Systems have announced a commercial payload agreement that will see a radioisotope heating unit developed to withstan...
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Rocket Report: SpaceX makes its mark on the Moon; ULA names new boss
Taiwan's effort to develop its own satellite launcher hit a setback this week.
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
White House Releases New Space Transportation Policy
The White House released a new space transportation policy today, the first since 2013. The new policy has a strong emphasis on government support for...
Aug 21, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Europe cancels planned upgrades for Ariane 6 rocket
Arianespace hasn’t publicly disclosed the cost for an Ariane 6 launch.
Aug 20, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done
We’ve known for a while now that the Moon has water. Accessing it will make it easier not just to visit, but to stay.
Aug 20, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
SpaceX’s orbital data centers would create a new category of e-waste
The yeetcycling math resembles asteroid mining in reverse.
Aug 20, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail