Rocket Report: Vulcan “many months” from flying; Falcon 9 extends reuse milestone
Summary
Ars Technica's Rocket Report (Feb 27, 2026) covers a slate of space-industry updates: Rocket Lab delays the Neutron launch into late 2026/2027; Phantom Space acquires Vector Launch remnants to accelerate Daytona; UK launch-liability limits are examined; PLD Space signs a Miura 5 mission deal; SpaceX Falcon 9 makes its 33rd successful reuse; and broader topics include Pentagon viewpoints on space startups, rocket pollution research, and Artemis II schedule shifts due to fuel and helium issues. The piece also notes upcoming launches and organizational moves shaping the industry.