SpaceX's focus on Starlink may indicate a shift towards prioritizing internal projects over external customers, which could further raise the cost of space access and squeeze out smaller players. This development suggests that SpaceX's business model may be evolving to prioritize its own satellite ambitions over providing launch services to other companies.
Launch Capacity Shortage Hits Smaller Space Companies
SpaceX is increasingly reserving space on its Falcon 9 rockets to launch its own Starlink satellites, crowding out rival space companies that have long depended on the company for launches. Starlink’s share of SpaceX missions has grown significantly, and several space companies have been told that Falcon 9 is fully booked until 2028 or 2029. This development was first reported by Reuters.
SpaceX's focus on Starlink may indicate a shift towards prioritizing internal projects over external customers, which could further raise the cost of space access and squeeze out smaller players. This development suggests that SpaceX's business model may be evolving to prioritize its own satellite ambitions over providing launch services to other companies.
Launch Capacity Shortage Hits Smaller Space Companies
SpaceX is increasingly reserving space on its Falcon 9 rockets to launch its own Starlink satellites, crowding out rival space companies that have long depended on the company for launches. Starlink’s share of SpaceX missions has grown significantly, and several space companies have been told that Falcon 9 is fully booked until 2028 or 2029. This development was first reported by Reuters.