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China successfully recovered a rocket's first stage on land for the first time after launching the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket. This development marked both China’s first successful land recovery and its use of deployable landing legs, which state media called a major breakthrough in the country’s reusable rocket technology. Previously, China had performed a sea recovery using a net-capture system.

China successfully recovered the first stage of the Zhuque-3 rocket on land for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in its reusable rocket technology. This follows an earlier sea recovery of a Long March-10B rocket stage using a net-capture system. Furthermore, the article notes that Japan conducted a test flight of an experimental reusable rocket.

Researchers and companies are exploring space-based data centers to address AI's energy demands while reducing Earth's resource pressures. A patented cooling system by the California Institute of Technology and Sophia Space aims to enable orbital data centers by the 2030s using constant solar power and deep-space heat dissipation. Critics highlight concerns about space debris, costs, and practicality compared to improving Earth-based energy systems.

The FAA is considering waiving environmental rules to expedite launch approvals for SpaceX and Blue Origin. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized reducing government red tape to help America win the space race.

State Sen. Bob Hensgens discovered he had signed a broad NDA with Louisiana Economic Development (LED) in September, despite publicly refusing a separate project-specific NDA related to a rumored aerospace project in Vermilion Parish. LED rescinded the general NDA upon Hensgens' request but noted it would still apply for one year to any previously shared confidential information.

Amazon plans to launch over 5,000 satellites to expand global data and phone services, challenging SpaceX's dominance in satellite communications and launches. Jeff Bezos' company currently has 390 satellites in orbit, while Elon Musk's Starlink operates nearly 11,000. Both Bezos and Musk are competing to develop NASA’s next lunar lander.

Seattle's downtown office vacancy rate reached 35.6% in Q4 2025, driven by remote work, tech layoffs, and cautious leasing. Job postings in the Seattle metro area fell 35% between February 2020 and October 2025, with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon leading job cuts. A $20.76 minimum wage policy has intensified pressure on small businesses.

NASA's Apollo lunar lander enabled 12 astronauts to land on the moon, starting with Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969. The lunar modules, including Eagle, remain on the moon, and NASA's Artemis program involves private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin for future lunar missions.

NASA's Apollo program used lunar landers to put 12 astronauts on the moon, starting with Apollo 11's Eagle module in 1969. The descent stages of these landers remain on the moon, while private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing new lunar landers for NASA's Artemis program, aiming for a return to the moon by 2028.

SpaceX's Starship rocket launch was aborted due to engine failure during a test flight, marking the 13th attempt for the world's largest rocket. The mission aimed to deploy Starlink satellites and support NASA's Artemis moon program, with plans for a future launch attempt.

Blue Origin is offering a new equity plan with a non-compete clause to retain employees amid competition with SpaceX, which recently made many of its workers millionaires through an IPO. The plan includes forfeiting stock options if employees join a competitor within 18 months, a strategy a financial advisor warns could trap workers with 'golden handcuffs'.

Blue Origin introduced a new stock option plan with a non-compete clause requiring employees to forfeit options if they join a competitor within 18 months. The clause, unusual for US tech startups, applies to workers outside California and Washington, affecting employees in Florida, Texas, and Alabama. The plan addresses prior criticism that Blue Origin employees held worthless options while SpaceX employees gained wealth.

China successfully recovered its Long March-10B orbital-class rocket using a giant net, marking the first such recovery outside the United States. The rocket's first-stage booster deployed hooks and was caught by a net on a ship in the South China Sea, sparking debate about the cost-effectiveness of the approach.

China successfully recaptured the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking the country’s first reusable rocket stage recovery. The achievement mirrors SpaceX and Blue Origin’s long-standing practices of reusing boosters to reduce launch costs, with China joining the global trend in rocket recycling.

China successfully recovered the first stage of a Long March-10B rocket after a launch, marking its first achievement in reusable rocket technology. The breakthrough is compared to SpaceX and Blue Origin's established programs, with SpaceX recently launching a booster for the 36th time.

Wally Funk, a member of the Mercury 13 and the oldest woman to go into space, died at 87. She trained with NASA in the 1960s but never flew, later becoming a space tourism pioneer with Blue Origin in 2021.

China successfully landed the first stage of its Long March-10B reusable rocket using a net-based recovery system, marking its first orbital rocket reuse. This achievement positions China alongside SpaceX and Blue Origin in reusable rocket technology, though its payload capacity still lags behind SpaceX's Falcon 9.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but was never allowed to become an astronaut. Funk also held roles as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.

China has landed a reusable rocket for the first time, according to state media. This follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel into space at 82 in 2021, died at 87 in Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but never flew with NASA. Funk also held roles as the first female inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration and the first female air safety investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board.

Wally Funk, who became the oldest woman to travel to space in 2021 with Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, has died. The article confirms her death but provides no additional biographical details.

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel into space at age 82 in 2021, died at 87 in Grapevine, Texas. She was part of the 1960s Mercury 13 program but never became an astronaut. Funk also held firsts as the first female FAA inspector and NTSB air safety investigator.

Wally Funk traveled to space in 2021 with Jeff Bezos aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard, becoming the oldest woman to travel in space. She has died.

Wally Funk, a veteran pilot and air safety investigator, dreamed of space for six decades before being invited by Jeff Bezos to join a Blue Origin rocket. She died at 87.

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space startup, is seeking $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation to compete with SpaceX. The article highlights SpaceX's advantages in launches, funding, and diversification compared to Blue Origin's challenges, drawing parallels to Lyft's position relative to Uber.

Commercial space ventures in the US and China are raising capital as they compete in a space race. Blue Origin aims to raise $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation, following SpaceX's $86 billion IPO. Chinese banks are increasing lending to aerospace enterprises, including a $1.5 billion credit pledge over three years.

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is raising $10 billion at a $130 billion valuation for the first time, led by CEO Dave Limp, as it aims to catch up with SpaceX. The funding includes a $2 billion contribution from Bezos and is led by Coatue Management.

Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. They highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and announced plans for future Artemis missions, including Artemis III and IV, which will focus on lunar orbit operations and moon landings.

Artemis II astronauts reunited with their moonship three months after a record-breaking lunar fly-around mission, traveling 252,756 miles from Earth. The mission marked humanity’s first moon trip in over half a century, with future Artemis III and IV missions planned for 2024 and 2028, respectively.

Artemis II astronauts reunited with their capsule three months after a record-breaking lunar mission that traveled 252,756 miles, the farthest in human history. The crew highlighted public enthusiasm for the mission and discussed future Artemis missions, including Artemis III (set for next year) and Artemis IV (as early as 2028), which will involve lunar lander practice and moon landings.

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’s rocket company, is raising $10 billion in external capital for the first time to compete with SpaceX for NASA contracts. The funding includes $2 billion from Bezos and $4 billion from Coatue Management, with institutional investors covering the remainder, as SpaceX’s stock performance declines.

Blue Origin, owned by Jeff Bezos, is raising outside capital in a fundraising round valuing the rocket company at $130 billion, according to sources cited by CNBC's Andrew Ross Sorkin.

Blue Origin is raising $10 billion in its first outside funding round, valued at $130 billion. Coatue Management is expected to lead with a $4 billion commitment, while Jeff Bezos will contribute an additional $2 billion.

The space industry has transitioned from a government-led endeavor to a commercial and security-critical domain, driven by private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The global space economy is projected to grow to $1.8 trillion by the next decade, with satellites now central to national defense and infrastructure.

Blue Origin is reconstructing a launch pad damaged by a New Glenn rocket explosion. The rebuilt facility will feature a significantly different design compared to its previous version.

Blue Origin plans to fly the New Glenn rocket again this year despite a massive rocket explosion. The article highlights the company's intention to proceed with the launch despite the incident.

The article compares the public market competition between SpaceX and Blue Origin, highlighting Blue Origin employees' frustration over less liquid stock options, and anticipates a similar showdown between OpenAI and Anthropic as they prepare for IPOs. The rivalry is likened to the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson 1984 NBA Finals matchup.

Ex-Blue Origin employees claim their stock options are worthless due to the company's 10-year expiration policy, while SpaceX's IPO turned former employees into millionaires. Blue Origin's options required a liquidity event like an IPO or sale to cash out, unlike SpaceX's periodic share sales. Some ex-Blue Origin workers expressed regret over not joining SpaceX despite better salaries and work-life balance at Blue Origin.

Jeff Bezos argues AI will create a labor shortage by generating more jobs than available workers, contrary to fears of widespread unemployment. He made these remarks at VivaTech while discussing his AI startup Prometheus, contrasting with recent reports of AI-driven layoffs and industry concerns.

Jeff Bezos's rocket company Blue Origin is rebuilding while its larger competitor SpaceX secures $75 billion from a stratospheric IPO.