Comments on: SpaceX launches another 53 Starlink satellites

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Wed, 04 May 2022 07:23:25 +0000

In reply to Edward. Edward: I agree.

By: Edward

Edward — Wed, 04 May 2022 06:49:14 +0000

Robert,
For SpaceX to reach 60 they will have to increase their cadence by 25% from now to the end of the year. This may be a stretch goal for themselves, but I think we will be impressed enough for them to reach 52.

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Wed, 04 May 2022 06:24:11 +0000

In reply to Edward. Edward: Based on a more recent statement from SpaceX, they are now aiming for 60 launches this year. All told, U.S. companies have predicted a total of 108 launches in '22. I think it very likely that the total will easily top 70, and could even approach 100.

By: Edward

Edward — Wed, 04 May 2022 06:10:25 +0000

At these rates, The U.S. could have about 70 orbital launches this year, but China may have only around 40. SpaceX is on track for more than 50 launches, and is nicely ahead of China.

To draw from what Robert said in another post: this “demonstrates the priceless value of leaving ownership to American companies.”
https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/axiom-signs-deal-with-the-uae-to-fly-one-astronaut-to-iss-in-23/

By: Richard M

Richard M — Sun, 01 May 2022 15:52:53 +0000

This also marks the first time SpaceX has executed six launches in the same month – and a new record on refurbishment turnaround, too. Just 21 days!

By: Andi

Andi — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:44:52 +0000

It is absolutely amazing how routine this has become. Three week turnaround!

By: wayne

wayne — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:55:33 +0000

This never gets old.

What does get old however, is the announcer girl telling us, during every single launch, that kerosene produces soot.

By: Col Beausabre

Col Beausabre — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:40:54 +0000

Hey, Rogozin, how does that broomstick feel?