The Journal of Space Commerce

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The Commercial Launch Revolution

How Record-Breaking Cadence is Reshaping Space Economics

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Mike Turner
Sep 16, 2025
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The space launch industry has entered an unprecedented era of activity, fundamentally altering the economics of orbital access and creating new investment paradigms. The first half of 2025 witnessed a launch to orbit every 28 hours on average, representing a six-hour improvement over 2024's annual record. This remarkable acceler…

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