By Robert Wall, Garrett Reim, Joe Anselmo, Irene Klotz, Vivienne Machi
As Blue Origin races to close the gap on SpaceX, a huge explosion on the launchpad has dealt the company a significant setback. Editors discuss how Blue will respond and implications for the broader launch market.
European space startup The Exploration Company says it has completed a critical drop test of its Nyx spacecraft as it works toward getting the system into flight in 2028.