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Private German rocket makes history, reaches orbit from European soil

When a 28-meter rocket called Spectrum tore through the Arctic air at the Andøya spaceport in Norway on September 5, 2026, the celebratory cheers in Bavaria probably sounded like victory.

By Alma Cordero · September 6, 2026

SpaceX launches prove boring competence over dramatic promise

The spectacle surrounding orbital mechanics has become a performance art piece—a relentless display of throughput.

By Klaus Berger · August 16, 2026

SpaceX (SPCX) Launches Northrop Grumman Repair Mission And Opens A New Service Market

The sheer volume of breathless reporting surrounding SpaceX’s latest launch makes one weary.

By Adele Rutherford · July 27, 2026