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SpaceX Launches 29 More Starlink Satellites as Falcon 9 Prices Climb to $74 Million
SpaceX sent another 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into orbit on its 18th launch of 2026, pushing its constellation past 9,700 satellites. Meanwhile, the company quietly raised Falcon 9 launch prices to $74 million, up from $70 million last year.
Key Takeaways
- SpaceX's 18th launch of 2026 added 29 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, pushing the constellation past 9,700
- Falcon 9 prices raised to $74 million from $70 million, up from $67 million in 2022
- SpaceX's internal launch cost is roughly $15 million, yielding ~$59 million gross margin per flight
- Booster B1092 completed its 10th flight and 576th SpaceX booster landing overall
- Competition remains limited with Rocket Lab Neutron at ~$55M and Blue Origin New Glenn at ~$68M
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