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Rocket Report: SpaceX says no thanks to military launches; Spanish rocket nearly ready

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Briefings

SpaceX declined three military launch contracts with the US Space Force, while a NASA safety panel warned Starship may require up to 22 refuelings for a lunar landing. Meanwhile, PLD Space's Miura 5 rocket is nearing final integration for its inaugural launch next year, with a first flight targeted before mid-2027.

Key points

• SpaceX declined three military launch contracts with the US Space Force, stating no thanks after being offered the opportunities.
• A NASA safety panel warned that Starship may require up to 22 refuelings to support a lunar landing.

Context

Rocket Report Edition 9.16 covers recent SpaceX decisions on military launches and a NASA safety panel's assessment of Starship's refueling requirements for lunar missions.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article snapshot from October 2026. Specific launch dates, exact refueling counts, and future contract details are not provided. Preprint status and uncertainty regarding Starship's exact refueling requirements remain unverified.

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