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https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/09/rocket-report-firefly-enters-hot-standby-phase-spacexs-superfluity-of-fairings/

Small Rockets
> Firefly says "hot standby phase" has begun for next Alpha launch
> How did Virgin Galactic reach a higher flight cadence?
> Rocket Lab seeks to reuse nine engines.
> Date set for penultimate Vega launch.
> Astra's acquisition of engine company was not smooth
> Changing nature of rideshare industry.

Medium Rockets
> Crew-7 successfully launches on Falcon 9.
> Atlas V launch delayed by Hurricane Idalia
> Ariane 6 short hot fire test delayed.
> Here's why SpaceX gave up on catching fairings.

Heavy Rockets
> SpaceX completes Super Heavy hot fire test.