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Experts Warn Of Insufficient Launch Providers For National Security
The space economy has shown resilience, but experts warn that launch operations are a major vulnerability for national security and defense. With only two certified providers, SpaceX and the United Launch Alliance, and Blue Origin in the process of certifying its New Glenn rocket, the industry needs more launch providers to meet growing demand. The integration of launch operations into the National Airspace System is a significant constraint, and the government and industry need to invest in spaceports and launch infrastructure to increase launch cadence. This was reported by an unknown source.