Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut
Summary
Ars Technica’s Rocket Report covers Europe’s ESA funding for European launch startups, with Rocket Factory Augsburg, PLD Space, and Isar Aerospace receiving hundreds of millions to advance their vehicles. The piece also highlights SpaceX’s Louisiana investment plans, the first geostationary launch of Ariane 6, and other space industry developments including Pallas-1 near debut, international launch activities, and policy shifts affecting spaceports.