Rocket Report: Starship launch delayed, German launch company may aid Canada
Rocket Report: Starship launch delayed, German launch company may aid Canada
Publish Date: 2026-05-22 07:20:00
Source Domain: arstechnica.com
- SpaceX prepared for its anticipated IPO by filing a comprehensive 400-page S-1 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing financial details of its operations which include launch, spaceflight, and space-based Internet.
- SpaceX experienced a financial setback in 2025, reporting revenues of $18.67 billion but losing $4.94 billion due to significant expenditure on artificial intelligence development.
- Russian space agency Roscosmos began advertising on rockets in 2026, embedding ads from various commercial entities and public service announcements to counteract financial losses incurred due to Western sanctions.
- SpaceX’s test flight for a more powerful version of its Starship rocket was delayed due to a ground system malfunction, despite favorable weather conditions at the launch site in South Texas.
