Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready
SpaceX declined three military launch contracts from the US Space Force this week. Meanwhile, a NASA safety panel reported that SpaceX's Starship could require up to 22 refuelings to support a lunar landing. On the commercial side, Spanish company PLD Space is preparing its Miura 5 small-lift rocket for inaugural launch before mid-2027, with final integration nearing completion. The company has already manufactured three Miura 5 vehicles for testing and qualification purposes.
Key points
- SpaceX declined three US Space Force military launch contracts
- NASA panel: Starship may need up to 22 refuelings for lunar landing
- PLD Space's Miura 5 targeting first flight before mid-2027
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