We are delighted to actively help shape the ramp-up of the Ariane 6."

Welcome to Edition 9.02 of the Rocket Report! Our attention in the coming days turns to Asia, where there are a couple of notable rocket debuts. Up first is the Long March 10B on Friday, a medium-lift rocket with a reusable first stage. After launch this stage will attempt a landing on a recovery ship. Then, as early as Sunday, the private Indian company Skyroot may attempt to launch its first rocket, Vikram-1.

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    4 months ago

    Is it possible that SpaceX are thinking of phasing out Falcon 9 entirely around 2029, but are unsure if they will have a method of deploying non-Starlink payloads from Starship by then?

    I seriously doubt F9 is gone in 2029. It takes quite awhile to get a rocket certified for government payloads which are a large part of SpaceX launch manifest. Even longer to get crew rating assuming the ISS is still around.