Topic: competitor criticism
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Kuiper's Race, New Glenn's Delay: Rocket Report
Global launch demand is surging, driven by satellite mega-constellations and national space ambitions, with SpaceX and China leading a dramatic increase in missions. Astra's CEO Chris Kemp made harsh, unfounded criticisms of competitors, including bizarre claims about SpaceX's location and work c...
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Astra CEO Chris Kemp's Aggressive New Strategy
Astra CEO Chris Kemp adopted an unusually aggressive public stance against competitors at a 2025 symposium, breaking from the industry norm of keeping such critiques private. The company has faced significant operational challenges, with five of its seven Rocket 3 launches failing between 2020 an...
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