Why NASA’s Still Paying More for Space Launches
Even with reusable rockets like SpaceX’s Falcon 9 flying almost weekly, NASA’s paying more today than it did 30 years ago to launch into space. The catch? Space is busier than ever. With SpaceX sending up Starlink satellites like clockwork and the Pentagon eyeing it as its go-to launch partner, demand’s sky-high. Think Uber surge pricing—but for orbit. More rockets, more rides, but no price drop yet.