I break down two major events that sent shockwaves through the global space industry:• China’s Zhuque-3 reusable rocket reached orbit — but ended in an explosive failure during its return phase• A single structural failure at Baikonur Cosmodrome temporarily shut down Russia’s ability to launch crewed missionsThese incidents highlight the razor-thin margins involved in reusable launch systems, human spaceflight safety, and launch-infrastructure resilience — and why even experienced spacefaring nations aren’t immune to setbacks.

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