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rocket upper stages

Coverage of rocket upper stages in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 13:57 UTCMost recent: May 29 · 13:03 UTC
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  • TECHNOLOGYMay 29 · 13:03 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site

    Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, destroying its orbital-class launch site and grounding the rocket. The Pentagon is considering a new launch site, while China's failure to dispose of rocket upper stages has increased space debris in long-lived orbits.

  • SCIENCEMay 26 · 13:57 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Analyst on China's spent rocket stages: "Things only continue to get worse"

    China launched 93 orbital rockets in 2023, becoming the second-most productive space power, but faces criticism for ignoring established norms on disposing of rocket upper stages. Analysts warn this trend exacerbates space debris concerns despite parallel growth in the U.S. and SpaceX.