Part 1/18:

The Rapid Expansion and Future of Space Industry: Insights from an Interview with a Varda Space Executive

The Explosion of Commercial Space Launches: A Decade of Change

Reflecting on the dramatic growth of the aerospace sector over the past ten years, a Varda Space executive highlights an astonishing shift. In 2015, just before the advent of reusable rockets, the annual number of launches equated to the number of daily flights out of Napa, California—a modest figure in comparison. Today, that same volume mirrors the number of flights from Los Angeles International Airport, showcasing how the industry has evolved from a niche activity to a bustling, almost airplane-like cadence of launches.