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Cowboy Space Unveils Big Iron Rocket Design

October 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Cowboy Space debuts Big Iron rocket design.
Rocket doubles as orbital data center satellite.
First flight targeted for 2028.
Aims to lower launch costs with reusable components.

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Strategic Implications

The introduction of Big Iron may indicate a shift in the launch vehicle market, potentially filling a gap left by SpaceX's planned Falcon 9 retirement. Cowboy Space's approach could suggest a new path for cost-effective access to space, which may benefit both military and commercial customers.

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What Happened

New Medium-Lift Launch Vehicle Targets Military And Commercial Payloads

Cowboy Space Corporation has unveiled its new Big Iron rocket design, a medium-lift launch vehicle that will also serve as an orbital data center satellite. The company aims to build the first rocket by the end of 2027, with the first flight targeted for 2028. Big Iron is designed to be reusable and will feature deployable radiators and a megawatt-class data center. The rocket’s development may help address the growing demand for launch vehicles in the US, as reported by Axios.

Source | Originally Published: October 27, 2026

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