spacenews.com/how-to-expand-reliable-flexible-access-to-space How to Expand Reliable, Flexible Access to Space
Exolaunch CEO Robert Sproles says satellite operators face a shortage of suitable launch options, not only rocket capacity, as demand favors more orbital destinations and schedules. FAA data show 187 licensed launches in fiscal 2026, while Novaspace values the space economy at $626 billion in 2025.