Rocket Report: China wants a Raptor 3 engine; SpaceX set for big Starship test

Ars Technica
By Eric BergerSep 18, 2026, 7:00 am38 pts
Welcome to Edition 9.11 of the Rocket Report! The most interesting story of the week, in our view, is a deep dive by Stephen Clark, linked below, into the dwindling fortunes of United Launch Alliance. As recently as a decade ago, the launch company, co-owned by Boeing and Lockheed Martin, could claim dominance…

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