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The space race heats up as SpaceX prepares for a sixth Starship test flight on November 18, 2024, while China unveils a new design for its Long March 9 rocket, closely resembling SpaceX's Starship. Both developments signal a competitive push towards lunar exploration and beyond.
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As of late November 2024, global space launch activities face significant challenges. European startups like The Exploration Company aim to provide alternatives to SpaceX, while China's launch targets fall short due to funding and regulatory issues. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab continues to expand its operations amid a competitive landscape.
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The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission launched on December 4, 2024, from India. This innovative project aims to create artificial solar eclipses using two satellites flying in precise formation, enabling unprecedented study of the sun's corona and solar weather predictions.