Rocket Report: New launch rule may limit environmental regulations, Falcon 9 to hit Moon
Welcome to Edition 9.05 of the Rocket Report! It was a big week for launch contracts, with both Rocket Lab and SpaceX scoring sizable deals from the US military for their respective Electron and Falcon 9 rockets.
Reported by 1 outlet — Ars Technica. See all sources ↓
Rocket Lab and SpaceX each received military contracts for their Electron and Falcon 9 rockets. This was reported in Edition 9.05 of the Rocket Report newsletter. The newsletter says there will be no issue next week because the editor is traveling and a colleague is taking time off.
Why it matters
These contracts show that the U.S. military continues to rely on commercial rockets for launch services, which affects national security and access to space.
- Which companies got military launch contracts?
- Rocket Lab and SpaceX.
- Why will there be no Rocket Report next week?
- The editor is traveling and a colleague is taking time off.
- What rockets are involved in the contracts?
- Rocket Lab's Electron and SpaceX's Falcon 9.
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Rocket Report: New launch rule may limit environmental regulations, Falcon 9 to hit Moon
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