Small satellite operators confront a bottleneck to space access

For years, small satellite operators built business plans around SpaceX's affordable rideshare launches. But according to SpaceNews, they're now hitting a bottleneck: demand for rides to orbit via Falcon Nine Transporter and Bandwagon missions is outpacing available capacity. With limited seats on each flight, manufacturers who bet their growth on reliable launch access are scrambling to find alternatives for reaching space.

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