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space-industry1 year ago•3 min saved

"Competitive Strategies for Launch Providers in Transition Era"

The launch industry is in a transition phase with new families of launch vehicles being introduced by various companies, including United Launch Alliance, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Arianespace, Relativity Space, and Rocket Lab. SpaceX continues to lead the market with its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, aiming for 148 launches this year, while also developing the larger capacity Starship. As companies seek to differentiate themselves, they are focusing on providing custom services and unique trajectories for customers, hoping to compete with SpaceX's current advantages.

via SpaceNews|

#competitive-advantage #launch-industry #space-industry

space-exploration2 years ago•0 min saved

"Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship: Revolutionizing Rocket Size"

Despite a recent explosion during a test flight, SpaceX's Starship rocket is expected to eventually reach orbital speeds and become a dominant player in the launch industry, potentially overshadowing competitors like the Falcon 9.

via Bloomberg|

#elon-musk #launch-industry #rocket

space2 years ago•3 min saved

European Launch Industry on the Brink: Ariane 6 Cost and Delays Cause Concern

European space officials are meeting in Seville, Spain to discuss the future of space policy, including the troubled Ariane 6 rocket program. The retirement of the Ariane 5 and delays in the Ariane 6's development have left Europe reliant on SpaceX for satellite launches. The cost of the Ariane 6 program has also increased, with the primary contractor, ArianeGroup, requesting a significant subsidy. This crisis may lead to a breakup of the long-standing partnership between France, Germany, and Italy in developing launch capabilities.

via Ars Technica|

#ariane-6 #european-space-agency #launch-industry

space2 years ago•12 min saved

Unintentional Dominance: The Accidental Monopoly

Rocket Lab, a leading player in the small launch market, suffered a setback when its 41st Electron mission failed to reach orbit. The failure has highlighted the lack of launch options for small satellite developers, leaving Rocket Lab as the dominant player in the Western small launch market. This has raised concerns about the emergence of a monopoly, with SpaceX already being seen as the monopolist in the launch market. Some argue that SpaceX has acted anti-competitively by offering low-cost Transporter missions, pricing out other launch providers. However, SpaceX customers are satisfied with the company's pricing and availability. To restore competition, other launch companies are ramping up production and planning to offer alternatives to SpaceX's Falcon rockets.

via SpaceNews|

#launch-industry #monopoly #rocket-lab