# Satellite Launch
Latest news and articles about Satellite Launch
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A Bitter Success: Blue Origin Reclaims the Booster but Loses the Payload
Blue Origin successfully recovered a reused New Glenn booster for the first time, but an upper-stage failure resulted in the total loss of a commercial satellite for AST SpaceMobile. The incident highlights the technical risks of Blue Origin's aggressive launch schedule as it races to compete with SpaceX and meet NASA's lunar landing deadlines.
China’s Space Taxi: CAS Space Signals the Age of Rocket Mass Production
CAS Space has successfully launched its 12th Lijian-1 rocket, signaling a shift toward the mass production and standardization of commercial space flight in China. By reducing launch response times to six months and adopting a 'ride-hailing' service model, the firm is positioning itself as a high-frequency orbital provider for the global LEO constellation market.
China’s CAS Space Hits Industrial Stride with Rapid Rocket Production Goals
CAS Space has successfully launched eight satellites via its Lijian-1 rocket while announcing plans to triple its annual production capacity to 30 units. The company has significantly reduced its launch preparation and order response times, signaling a shift toward the high-frequency industrialization of Chinese commercial space flight.
Beijing’s Orbital Ambitions: The Strategic Significance of the Shiyan-33 Satellite Launch
China successfully launched the Shiyan-33 experimental satellite from the Jiuquan Center, further expanding its sophisticated orbital constellation. While officially for technological testing, the mission reflects Beijing's broader strategic push for space-based situational awareness and technological self-reliance in a competitive 2026 landscape.