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Cowboy Space Unveils Big Iron Rocket

October 28, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Cowboy Space unveiled its Big Iron rocket.
The rocket is designed for orbital data centers.
First flight targeted for 2028.
Big Iron Express service to offer up to a megawatt of power.

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Strategic Implications

Cowboy Space's decision to build its own rocket may indicate a growing trend of companies taking launch capabilities in-house due to dwindling availability. This move could suggest a shift in the industry's approach to launch services and may impact the competitive landscape of orbital data centers.

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What Happened

Orbital Data Center Company Takes Launch In-House

Cowboy Space has unveiled its Big Iron rocket, designed to support its orbital data center business. The company’s chief operating officer, Joseph Yaffe, explained that the decision to build its own rocket was driven by the lack of availability of launch services. The Big Iron rocket is expected to have a first flight in 2028 and will offer a service called Big Iron Express, providing up to a megawatt of power to customers. This development was reported by SatNews.

Source | Originally Published: October 28, 2026

Companies Mentioned

Cowboy Space NASA SpaceX Nvidia Milbank OwlO Cloud Sophia Space SpaceComputer

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Cowboy Space Unveils Big Iron Rocket

October 28, 2026

1 min read

Key Takeaways

Cowboy Space unveiled its Big Iron rocket.
The rocket is designed for orbital data centers.
First flight targeted for 2028.
Big Iron Express service to offer up to a megawatt of power.

Sign in to view key takeaways Get full access to in-depth analysis and key takeaways.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Strategic Implications

Cowboy Space's decision to build its own rocket may indicate a growing trend of companies taking launch capabilities in-house due to dwindling availability. This move could suggest a shift in the industry's approach to launch services and may impact the competitive landscape of orbital data centers.

Sign in to view strategic implications Get full access to strategic analysis and expert insights.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

What Happened

Orbital Data Center Company Takes Launch In-House

Cowboy Space has unveiled its Big Iron rocket, designed to support its orbital data center business. The company’s chief operating officer, Joseph Yaffe, explained that the decision to build its own rocket was driven by the lack of availability of launch services. The Big Iron rocket is expected to have a first flight in 2028 and will offer a service called Big Iron Express, providing up to a megawatt of power to customers. This development was reported by SatNews.

Source | Originally Published: October 28, 2026

Companies Mentioned

Cowboy Space NASA SpaceX Nvidia Milbank OwlO Cloud Sophia Space SpaceComputer