Rocket Report: New launch rule may limit environmental regulations, Falcon 9 to hit Moon
Summary
Ars Technica's Rocket Report covers a packed week in the space-launch industry, highlighting major US military launch contracts (Rocket Lab and SpaceX), a delay for Rocket Factory Augsburg’s RFA One, MaiaSpace's shift to an orbital path, ArianeGroup testing, and SpaceX's Starship activity. It also reports on a proposed DOT rule to exempt certain environmental regulations for commercial launches and outlines upcoming launches. The piece provides a snapshot of policy, procurement, and technical progress shaping US access to space.