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The Long March 12B is classified as a heavy medium-lift launcher for China's orbital fleet.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 19, 2026China tests Long March 12B reusable first stage at Jiuquan

ESA claimed to have achieved the fastest ramp-up to 5 flights of a recent heavy launcher worldwide.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 19, 2026Today saw the 5th launch of the CZ-12; a bit under 14 months since its inaugural launch, ESA's recent claim of having the fastest ramp up to 5 flights of a recent "heavy launcher" (CZ-12 is more capable than A62) worldwide is a bit ridiculous Pic: 追箭部落

The UK Space Agency retained discretion to allocate its unassigned European Launcher Challenge funds to specific operators at a later date.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 19, 2026Liftoff for European launch startups

NASA will connect various pad systems to the Mobile Launcher after rolling the SLS rocket.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 18, 2026Yesterday, NASA rolled the SLS rocket for Artemis II to LC-39B. They'll now connect various pad systems to the Mobile Launcher, after which they'll go through various tests incl. a Wet Dress Rehearsal. Launch is reportedly targeting NET Feb. 9 at 04:20 UTC (Feb. 8 local at 23:20)

Crawler-transporter 2 is moving the Artemis Moon rocket on top of the mobile launcher.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 17, 2026RT by @GewoonLukas_: Our @NASAArtemis Moon rocket's trek to the launch pad began at 7:04am ET (1204 UTC). Crawler-transporter 2 is slowly moving it on top of the mobile launcher, with the four-mile journey expected to take about 12 hours. Watch a live feed of the move:

The four satellites of the CO3D mission were launched on July 25, 2025 from the Guiana Space Center aboard the Vega-C launcher.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 16, 2026How 3D models are created from satellite data?

MaiaSpace's launcher has not been demonstrated yet.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJan 16, 2026Latest News

The CO3D mission consists of a constellation whose four satellites were launched on July 25, 2025 from the Guiana Space Center aboard a Vega-C launcher.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 16, 2026How 3D models are created from satellite data?

MaiaSpace is developing the first reusable and eco-designed mini launcher in Europe.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJan 16, 2026Latest News

China will conduct four launches within a two-day span, including the debut of a new launcher that has been long delayed.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative PlanJan 15, 2026Coming up are 4 more launches from China within a 2 days' span, including a (long delayed) new launcher debut and apparently a Chinese private LSP launching twice in just over a day. I can't even have time to report on other news yet because some are confusing to say the least!

Ariane 64 is the four-booster configuration of the new European launcher, intended for more challenging payload missions.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJan 9, 2026Ariane 6, arrivati in Guyana i primi stadi di Ariane 64

In December, the assembly building used for the Ariane 5 launcher was transferred to Avio and renamed the Vega Assembly Building.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJan 8, 2026Avio acquisisce l’edificio di assemblaggio Ariane 5 e lo ribattezza VAB

The transfer of the Vega Assembly Building marks a significant infrastructural change for the European launcher system.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJan 8, 2026Avio acquisisce l’edificio di assemblaggio Ariane 5 e lo ribattezza VAB

The European Space Agency committed a total of €902.16 million to support five companies in the European Launcher Challenge.

Mentioned as: launcherTechnical ProductJan 6, 2026Top European Launch Companies of 2025

Avio signed two launch service agreements with different clients for multiple satellite launches aboard a Vega C launcher.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralJan 2, 2026 Avio lanzará cuatro satélites de observación de la Tierra para Taiwán

State-backed GuoWang completed 16 launches in 2025 deploying 126 satellites, making it the largest single constellation launcher in China for the year.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceOrg RelationshipJan 1, 2026China Continues Space Progress Through 2025

The year 2025 was the year of the super-heavy launcher.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralDec 26, 2025Top 5 of 2025: Launch

Avio has signed two contracts worth over 100 million euros for the Vega C launcher.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative FinancialDec 23, 2025Avio, due nuovi contratti per Vega C: l’Italia consolida il suo ruolo nei lanci spaziali

ESA director Josef Aschbacher emphasized the need for Europe to develop a reusable launcher quickly.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceNarrative GeneralDec 20, 2025Europe's Ariane 6 rocket puts EU navigation satellites in orbit

The Spanish government committed to investing €169 million in PLD Space as part of the European Launcher Challenge.

Mentioned as: Launcher SpaceOrg RelationshipDec 17, 2025PLD Space Outlines its Plans for €169M in ELC Funds
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