The past three years have seen an average of 270 orbital rockets lifted off each year, a three‑fold jump from a decade ago and a historic surge in launch frequency. Prices have dropped, cadence has risen, and access to space is faster than ever.
Yet the industry now confronts a paradox: despite the boom, satellite operators are reporting a tightening in launch availability, with particular anxiety over potential disruptions to Falcon‑family rockets. This emerging bottleneck could force customers to rethink schedules and seek alternative providers.
