LPSC 2026 is one sure bet for pk of the wk, but the 100th annv of Goddard's liquid-fueled rocket launch, a spacewalk, SLS/Orion rolling back. The latest reporting is tied to March 15, 2026. The immediate next step is whether the mission gets off the ground on time and proceeds as planned.
Launch stories matter most when a visible checkpoint turns into clean execution and reinforces cadence.
Beyond the launch window, the mission also sits inside broader cadence pressure and customer delivery expectations. The next meaningful update is liftoff and mission confirmation.
