Space exploration and development – more than numbers
Recent space launch pricing
For the accompanying blog, see “When less is more,” September 27, 2021.
A graphical view of space launcher price, as price divided by its payload capability (the max. capability, even if not fully utilized by the customer). It favors the most recent data available as the most practical indicator of the price to another customer in the immediate future. Systems in development are included when showing test, flight, or real hardware. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.comA graphical view of space launcher price vs. the payload capability of the launcher (the max. capability, even if not fully utilized by the customer). It favors the most recent data available as the most practical indicator of the price to another customer in the immediate future. Systems in development are included when showing test, flight, or real hardware. Credit: Edgar Zapata, zapatatalksnasa.com