E32 - The Reset: Is Cheap Launch Really Over? — September 17, 2026

Launch rivals at World Space Business Week say the price-per-kilo era is ending as Falcon 9 winds down and Starship ramps up — plus a wave of European satellite funding, a new Pentagon radar program, and Starship's next orbital attempt.

The Era of Cheap, Price-Per-Kilo Launch is Over, Launchers Say — Via SatelliteEnduroSat Raises $205M, Notches Vantor Sat Win — PayloadViasat and Space42 Commit Up to $1B to Equatys Joint Venture — PayloadSpace Force's GMTI program gets a name, with Northrop as prime — Breaking DefenseStarship to Attempt First Orbital Flight Next Week — SpacePolicyOnline.com

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