Satellite Operators Fret Over Falcon 9 Future As Rivals Focus On Ramp Up

Credit: Blue Origin; Credit: Blue Origin gets ready to restack its vehicle access tower.

Blue Origin gets ready to restack its vehicle access tower.

Credit: Blue Origin
PARIS—Satellite operators are growing concerned that SpaceX may sunset use of the Falcon 9, adding to a global launcher shortage. While SpaceX has not said what the future holds for Falcon 9—the backbone of global launch—Eva Birgitte Bisgaard, president of Eutelsat’s connectivity business, said...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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