The space industry is heating up on multiple fronts. Blue Origin's Nova heavy-lift rocket is moving through its test campaign—a critical phase toward operational status. Meanwhile, SpaceX is going public this Friday, marking a pivotal moment for commercial spaceflight. According to Ars Technica, as competition intensifies, engineers across the industry are evaluating contingency options for launch vehicles.

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