Themis stands on the launch pad, fully assembled

The first model of the European Space Agency's (ESA) reusable rocket demonstrator Themis is standing at its launch pad in ...

European Reusable Rocket Demonstrator Themis Positioned at Swedish Launch Site, First Full-Scale Vertical Takeoff and Landing Demonstration Imminent

The first model of the European Space Agency (ESA)'s reusable rocket demonstrator Themis has been positioned at the launch pad in Kiruna, Sweden. Themis is designed to be the first full-scale ...

After a very slow start, Europe’s reusable rocket program shows signs of life

"This milestone marks the beginning of the 'combined tests,' during which the interface between Themis and the launch pad's mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems will be thoroughly trialed, with ...
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Ocean Landing Platform Called 'Return On Investment' Will Catch New Neutron Rocket

Thanks to SpaceX, landing rockets at sea has become commonplace. It's an approach that not only works, but also saves the private space company and its customers a lot of money. An approach so ...

China bets on reusable rockets as Tianlong-3 passes 1,000-tonne thrust test

China's private start-ups and state space contractor race to build reusable rockets to deploy massive satellite ...
Space.com

With 35% off, the Estes Rockets Journey Launch set is a brilliant introduction to the joys of space flight and model rocketry — and at its cheapest price this year at Amazon

This fantastic rocket set can soar to 1100ft, has its own launch controller and launch pad system and even comes with an in-built landing system. The best model rockets are a thrilling way to ...
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SpaceX Mars prototype rocket nails landing for the first time, but explodes on pad

CAMERON COUNTY, Texas -- A SpaceX rocket prototype, known as SN10, soared over South Texas during test flight Wednesday before swooping down to a pinpoint landing near its launch site. Approximately ...
Ars Technica

Honda’s hopper suddenly makes the Japanese carmaker a serious player in rocketry

An experimental reusable rocket developed by the research and development arm of Honda Motor Company flew to an altitude of nearly 900 feet Tuesday, then landed with pinpoint precision at the carmaker ...