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#neutron — Public Fediverse posts

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  1. "Satellite operators are in panic mode due to a worsening launch crisis" by @arstechnica / @sciguyspace - #SpaceX has been making noises of phasing out #Falcon9 rockets when #Starship is ready. Concern is growing in the #space industry that it would pull the rug out from under many smaller satellite customers where competing launchers (#RocketLab #Neutron, #ULA #Vulcan, #BlueOrigin #NewGlenn, etc) aren't yet ready to fill the gap. arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/ #NewSpace #business #economy

  2. Launch Vehicle Cost Comparison (2026)

    Vehicle LEO Payload List Price $/kg (LEO)

    #FalconHeavy 63,800 kg $97M $1,520
    #NewGlenn 45,000 kg ~$85M (est.) ~$1,900
    #Falcon9 22,800 kg $67M $2,940
    #Neutron (est.) 13,000 kg ~$50M (est.) ~$3,850
    #Ariane64 21,650 kg ~$115M ~$5,310
    #Vulcan Centaur 27,200 kg ~$120M (est.) ~$4,410
    #H3 (Japan) 6,500 kg ~$50M ~$7,690
    #Electron 300 kg $7.5M $25,000
    #Starship (target) 150,000 kg TBD $100-500 (target)

    spacenexus.us/guide/space-laun

    #LaunchCost