Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Launch photos capture the power and fury as millions of pounds of thrust lift payloads to orbit and beyond, as well as the sheer joy of watching a launch.

This new category lets photographers use special effects and features launch vehicles, war birds, a lunar eclipse and the Dark Star from “Top Gun: Maverick.”

With the Ariane 6 seeing progress at last and Avio leaving Arianespace, the European Space Agency takes steps toward a competition for Europe’s future launchers.

Former NASA chief Dan Goldin oversaw creation of the station. What does he think of it now? Listen in to find out.