Established Launch Providers and Startups Discuss Market Challenges
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Established launch providers United Launch Alliance (ULA), Firefly Aerospace, and Avio SpA, along with startups PLD Space and Stoke Space, addressed key questions facing the launch industry today.
Key Industry Questions
The companies focused on two main challenges:
- How to increase launch cadence to ensure profitability
- How to compete with SpaceX’s new Starship super-heavy-lift vehicle
Event Context
These topics were discussed during Silicon Valley Space Week on October 28, an event organized by Satnews Events in Mountain View, California.
“Established launch providers and startups addressed the pressing questions on launch cadence and competition with Starship,” the companies stated.
Each company presented different strategies for tackling these challenges.
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Industry leaders highlight ongoing efforts to improve launch frequency and respond strategically to competitive pressures from SpaceX’s Starship.
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