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LaunchApr 17, 2026

Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch
Image source: Ars Technica Space
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This week's Rocket Report tracks three active pressure points in launch: Starship Version 3 testing, New Glenn's first booster reflight, and Europe's renewed interest in independent crew access.

The mix shows how much the market is still being shaped by reusable heavy-lift timelines on one side and sovereign access goals on the other.

The roundup also notes Blue Origin's Vandenberg expansion plans, adding more launch infrastructure to an already crowded race for commercial and government missions.

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