Welcome to Edition 9.02 of the Rocket Report! Our attention in the coming days turns to Asia, where there are a couple of notable rocket debuts. Up first is the Long March 10B on Friday, a medium-lift rocket with a reusable first stage. After launch this stage will attempt a landing on a recovery ship. Then, as early as Sunday, the private Indian company Skyroot may attempt to launch its first rocket, Vikram-1.
The rideshares are a nightmare. Dealing with that many clowns in one place does not seem worth it. I could see someone like Exolaunch booking launches and running the rideshares. They’ve done so before.