Blue Origin's New Glenn exploded on the launch pad last Thursday, crippling the company's heavy‑lift program. Jeff Bezos' team says they will rebuild LC‑36A and aim to fly again by end‑2026, but the damaged propellant farm and transporter‑erector raise doubts. NASA may pressure Bezos to contract SpaceX for the Blue Moon lander, keeping the Artemis III schedule alive.

Canada pushes a sovereign launch capability, allocating C$182.6 million over three years and an additional C$200 million to lease a dedicated pad in Nova Scotia. Maritime Launch Services will turn the site into Spaceport Nova Scotia, with civil works, road and utility connections now under way. Design of the first vehicle integration facility should finish by July, positioning Canada for a modest entry into orbital launches.

China debuted the Long March 12B, a 2‑stage rocket equipped with grid fins and landing legs, marking its fastest progression to orbit—claimed development in just 21 months. Meanwhile, Impulse Space secured $500 million in Series D financing, pushing total capital above $1 billion and enabling its Helios kick‑stage for satellite mobility. Amazon’s final Atlas V launch delivered 29 Leo satellites, closing a contract for 47 ULA launches as the company pivots to Vulcan and New Glenn, both currently grounded.