Global launch reached highs in 2025
2025 was yet another banner year for launch. Around the world, rockets attempted to lift off 329 times—with 321 of these attempts reaching orbit or near orbit
SpaceTech News Roundup – W/C 29.12.25
Space Forge ignites plasma in space
On the last day of the year, the in-space manufacturing startup said it successfully generated plasma aboard its ForgeStar-1 craft in LEO. The manufacturing furnace aboard the sat reached temperatures north of 1,000°C, which is essential for the orbital semiconductor manufacturing that the company is hoping to achieve.
Array Labs raises $20 million in funding
rray Labs raises $20 million to scale production of radar satellites for 3D Earth mapping
Ian Cowie: two of my most exciting investment trust holdings
More than a third of Seraphim’s NAV, 34.7% to be precise, is invested in ICEYE, which was valued at €2.4 billion during a private equity funding round in September.
What SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab and others have in store for 2026 - MarketWatch
The rocket-launch business is primed to boom in 2026, with new vehicles entering testing. That includes the next-generation Starship.