Jared Isaacman pushes for swift Senate approval as NASA administrator amid urgent space competition

Jared Isaacman pushes for swift Senate approval as NASA administrator amid urgent space competition

Entrepreneur and astronaut Jared Isaacman made a compelling case before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Wednesday, urging lawmakers to expedite his nomination as the next administrator of NASA. This was Isaacman’s second appearance before the committee this year, following an earlier nomination process that faltered last summer due to bureaucratic […]

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LandSpace achieves landmark Zhuque-3 rocket launch despite landing setback

LandSpace achieves landmark Zhuque-3 rocket launch despite landing setback

Chinese commercial launch company LandSpace marked a significant achievement with the inaugural flight of its Zhuque-3 rocket, designed to be reusable and powered by methalox fuel. This vehicle, which stands approximately 66 meters tall, is comparable in scale to SpaceX’s Falcon 9. While LandSpace reported successful orbital insertion, the rocket’s first-stage booster fell short of […]

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