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SpaceX’s Rapid Launch Cadence Rewrites Space Economics
business8 days ago

SpaceX’s Rapid Launch Cadence Rewrites Space Economics

SpaceX has established an unprecedented launch cadence—roughly 300 orbital launches over two years (134 in 2024 and about 170 in 2025)—driving the cost to place a kilogram in low Earth orbit down by about 95% since 2010 and reshaping space economics for governments, the military, and industry. Falcon 9 now advertises around $2,720 per kilogram, enabling mass satellite constellations like Starlink (over 7,000 satellites and 5.4 million users by 2025) and new missions once deemed unaffordable. The shift is pressuring rivals, prompting Europe to restructure its launch capabilities, and fueling China’s pursuit of cost-parity, while defense contracts (e.g., nearly $5.9B for 28 NSLS missions by 2025) underscore the cadence’s strategic value. Public conversation lags behind these changes, which are redefining what space programs can do.

via Space Daily|
#business#cost-per-kilogram#launch-cadence
Starship V3: The pivotal test that could reshape spaceflight
technology9 days ago

Starship V3: The pivotal test that could reshape spaceflight

SpaceX’s Starship V3 is nearing a critical flight after years of updates and setbacks. If successful, it could enable mass Starlink launches, in-space refueling for Artemis-era missions, and a much lower-cost, higher-cadence launch regime, potentially bringing Starship into broad commercial use by 2028–2029. The stakes are high: a smooth flight would validate a radical new rocket path and reshape the launch market, while continued delays could push SpaceX’s broader plans and NASA timelines further into the future.

via Ars Technica|
#launch-cadence#orbital-refueling#spacex
SpaceX pivots to Starship, turning Vandenberg into its new launch hub
space20 days ago

SpaceX pivots to Starship, turning Vandenberg into its new launch hub

SpaceX is shifting focus from its Falcon 9 workhorse to Starship, boosting launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base while reducing Falcon 9 activity at Cape Canaveral. As Starship comes online, Vandenberg could become SpaceX’s busiest launch site, with plans for Starlink upgrades and Moon/Mars missions on the horizon, while Falcon 9 remains in service through the ISS era and toward a future that increasingly centers on Starship-enabled operations.

via Ars Technica|
#falcon-9#launch-cadence#space
NASA speeds Artemis 3 toward a sustained Moon presence with overlapping missions
space1 month ago

NASA speeds Artemis 3 toward a sustained Moon presence with overlapping missions

NASA is accelerating Artemis 3 while Artemis 2 returns home, adopting overlapping mission phases and small, incremental changes rather than major redesigns to shorten timelines. By leveraging real‑time data, multiple Human Landing System providers, and an increased launch cadence, the agency aims for a mid‑2027 Artemis 3 lunar landing to dock Orion with Starship and/or Blue Moon HLS and test the AxEMU spacesuit, all as part of a broader move toward a sustainable, reusable lunar presence.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#artemis-3#artemis-program#human-landing-system
SpaceX's Ambitious Launch Goals for 2023 Fall Just Short
space2 years ago

SpaceX's Ambitious Launch Goals for 2023 Fall Just Short

SpaceX is likely to fall just short of its goal of 100 Falcon launches in 2023 due to an 11-day gap in launches caused by poor weather conditions and technical issues. The company has conducted 92 launches so far this year, including 88 Falcon 9 and 4 Falcon Heavy launches. Despite missing the goal, SpaceX's launch cadence has significantly increased compared to previous years and its competitors. SpaceX accounts for nearly half of the orbital launch attempts in 2023 and plans to further increase its launch cadence in 2024.

via SpaceNews|
#falcon-launches#launch-cadence#launch-delays