Analysts warn that a bubble in the space industry has formed with a surplus of companies aiming to build and launch small rockets. And some say it's just about ready to burst.
say that simply being able to launch rockets to orbit may not be enough to keep a company afloat.
For its part, SpaceX is building out its Starlink satellite constellation as an additional source of revenue, and Firefly Aerospace is developing its Blue Ghost lunar lander to fly payloads to the Moon. Rocket Lab also has its Photon satellite bus that can be used in a variety of orbits.It may be possible to support a rocket company only through launching payloads to space, but it would likely take major backing from government customers.
Governments could be particularly interested in small launchers and their ability to place small satellites in a specific orbit and to quickly launch as needed for military purposes.The company isn't focused specifically on building a small launch vehicle, but it offers the Falcon 9 as a rideshare that many different satellites can fly to orbit for a relatively cheap price.
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