Rocket Report: Europe splashes some cash on launch startups; Pallas-1 nears debut

The European Space Agency signed contracts with several European launch startups under its European Launcher Challenge, providing funding to sustain development and operation of small launch vehicles and strengthen Europe’s access to space. Meanwhile, SpaceX plans to invest up to $100 billion in Louisiana to build factories and multiple launch pads for its Starship super-heavy-lift rocket, potentially reshaping the state’s coastal region.