Before SpaceX became one of the most valuable companies in the world, it suffered three consecutive rocket failures. By 2008, Elon Musk had invested nearly everything he had. The fourth launch wasn't merely important—it was a matter of survival.

With the Long March 10B launch, China is now the second nation after the US with reusable rocket booster technology.

Welcome to Edition 9.01 of the Rocket Report! Back in January, I wrote about the 20 launches and landings we were most excited about in 2026. The list included things that were, at the time, officially scheduled to occur this year.