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Rocket Report: Vulcan stacked for launch; Starship aces test ahead of third flight
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https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/12/rocket-report-electron-and-new-shepard-return-to-flight-uk-spaceport-gets-ok/

Small Rockets
> Ranking the top 10 US launch companies of 2023.
> New Shepard finally flies again.
> Electron successfully returns to flight.
> Shetland approved for UK launches.
> iSpace finally returns a payload to orbit.
> Chinese firm raises significant funding.
> NASA says RDE engine test a success.
> Latitude unveils plan for evolved Zephyr rocket.

Medium Rockets
> Mixed progress on Ariane 6 tests.

Heavy Rockets
> ULA sale bidders confirmed.
> China's largest rocket lofts spy satellite
> SpaceX completes Starship static fire.
> Vulcan is stacked for launch.