What will it take to get $2 million Starship flights, both from Starship and from the space market?
Much has been said about Starship's ability to launch for $2 million. But what will it take for customers to get that price? What will the short term future of Starship pricing actually look like? Let's take a look at potential untapped markets, reuse considerations, and more to figure out exactly what it will take to make this happen. What will some of the applications look like, both near term and long term? How will the prices change over time? What did SpaceX bid for the Tropic's mission? Can ULA and Rocket Lab possible compete? Let's talk!
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