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Payloads used to dictate the terms of launch. That's finally changing.

Stephen Clark
Payloads used to dictate the terms of launch. That's finally changing.
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SpaceX's Starship rocket is shifting the power dynamic in the aerospace industry by forcing satellite manufacturers to adapt to its massive payload capacity. Previously, rocket designs were dictated by the needs of satellite operators, but Starship's scale is now setting new standards for space logistics.

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Chicken or egg? Payloads used to dictate the terms of launch. That’s finally changing. “The Starship Pez dispenser demonstrates very smart industrial design and scale.”

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