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Cowboy Space Unveils Big Iron Launch Vehicle

October 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Cowboy Space announces Big Iron, a stainless steel launch vehicle.
Big Iron's upper stage doubles as a megawatt-class data center.
Company plans to build 20,000 satellites for Stampede constellation.
First Big Iron launch targeted for 2028.

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Strategic Implications

Cowboy Space's Big Iron may signal a new era in orbital compute, potentially disrupting traditional cloud computing models. The company's approach, merging launch and satellite, could indicate a shift towards more integrated space-based services, which may attract government and commercial customers seeking secure and efficient data processing capabilities.

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What Happened

New Player Enters Orbital Compute Market With Ambitious Plans

Cowboy Space has unveiled Big Iron, a launch vehicle designed to carry a megawatt-class data center into orbit. The company plans to use Big Iron to deploy its Stampede constellation, comprising 20,000 satellites. With a targeted first launch in 2028, Cowboy Space aims to provide a new tier of cloud computing capacity, leveraging the advantages of space-based processing. This development was first reported by Tech Insider.

Source | Originally Published: October 27, 2026

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