SpaceX is preparing for the next test flight of its Starship mega-rocket, which could happen as soon as next month. According to Gwynne Shotwell, the company's president and chief operating officer, the next flight will have a suborbital flight path and a splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
Isar Aerospace, a European rocket startup, has scrubbed another launch attempt of its Spectrum rocket due to issues with the vehicle's fluid systems. The company has raised nearly $1 billion but lacks flight experience, with only one failed launch under its belt.
A French launch startup is also facing issues, scrapping the name of its rocket due to a trademark problem. These developments highlight the challenges faced by new players in the space industry as they strive to establish themselves.
