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China's plans to rival SpaceX's Starlink constellation with its own massive satellite networks are faltering, deploying less than 1% of their planned 27,000 satellites. The critical bottleneck is China's inability to match SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 rocket technology, a key factor enabling rapid, cost-effective launches. This delay highlights a significant technological gap with profound implications for global communications infrastructure and military strategy.

Bollinger Shipyards, a stalwart of Gulf Coast maritime construction, is retrofitting a 400-foot barge into a floating landing platform for Rocket Lab's Neutron reusable rockets. This project marks a significant crossover between traditional shipbuilding expertise and the burgeoning commercial spaceflight industry, positioning Rocket Lab against giants like SpaceX and Blue Origin. The converted vessel, 'Return on Investment,' will enable autonomous rocket landings at sea, aiming for service next year.