Rocket Report: China wants a Raptor 3 engine; SpaceX set for big Starship test
Summary
China is interested in developing a new Raptor 3 rocket engine, similar to SpaceX's technology. Meanwhile, SpaceX is preparing for a major Starship rocket test. The article also covers updates on other rocket companies and recent launches.Key Facts
- China wants to create a Raptor 3 engine, inspired by SpaceX’s designs.
- SpaceX is planning a big test flight of its Starship rocket.
- United Launch Alliance, once a leader in U.S. rocket launches, is facing challenges competing with newer technologies.
- Italian company Avio is gaining customers after SpaceX stopped accepting new commercial Falcon 9 launch orders.
- Avio’s Vega C rocket recently launched two satellites successfully into low-Earth orbit.
- European customers turned away by SpaceX are asking for subsidies to afford more expensive European launches.
- French startup Sirius Space Services test-fired a new rocket engine called STAR-1, which runs on liquid oxygen and methane.
- STAR-1 engine tests included all key parts working together, marking a milestone for the company’s future rockets.
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