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| By Chris Graebe |
Low earth orbit is now some of the most valuable real estate in the world — and it’s wide open for business.
The planet runs on satellites. And there’s only one way to get them up there … by launching them into orbit.
Now that launching them is cheaper than ever, private companies are doing it and making a profit in the process.
Government agencies like NASA and the Department of Defense don’t just allow commercial companies to launch rockets. They need them to do it.
And they are willing to pay big bucks for this help.
The satellite constellations of militaries and industries are ever-expanding, which demands more frequent and cheaper launches.
Satellite constellations are connected satellite networks that provide global or near-global coverage.
These are essential in nearly every part of modern life — from communications to navigation, missile defense, imaging, reconnaissance, weather forecasting and so much more.
Grab your pickaxe — the gold rush of commercial space is now here.
Now Entering the Low-Earth Orbit Economy
Contrary to popular belief, NASA doesn’t actually “do” launches anymore.
So far this year, all orbital launches performed in the United States have been done using the rockets of private or public companies like SpaceX, ULA, Rocket Lab, Lockheed Martin and Virgin Galactic.
While these launches were done from NASA or Air Force sites and with governmental support, the rockets are commercial.
And this isn’t charity. Unlike NASA’s programs, commercial space’s aim isn’t to “boldly go where no man has gone before.” It’s to make a profit.
This is the new reality of the low-earth orbit economy — going into space with real financial incentives.
‘Wild Wild Space’
This summer, a documentary came out about three aerospace startups that are battling for territory in the land grab taking place above the clouds.
The title is “Wild Wild Space,” and it tells the story of Astra Space, Rocket Lab and Planet Labs.
All three have already gone public via Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). However, Astra recently went private again after a series of setbacks and financial problems.
Rocket Lab (RKLB) is a launch service provider. Its most successful product is the Electron rocket, which, according to its website, has successfully made 52 launches to date, carrying a total of 192 satellites into orbit. Its founder Peter Beck said, “Space is open for business,” when the stock debuted on the Nasdaq in 2021.
Planet Labs (PL) focuses on earth imaging rather than launches. Its miniature Dove satellites are so small they can ride shotgun on existing launches as secondary cargo, keeping costs low. The company already has contracts with several U.S. governmental agencies including NASA.
Lastly, Astra Space started as a successful aerospace tech company with NASA and DARPA partnerships. But when it transitioned into rocket production, problems arose. Failed launches and dwindling funding have left Astra Space’s future uncertain.
Going to Orbit Without Rockets
The best deal in space is one you haven’t heard of yet …
While most of the industry only uses rockets to bring payloads into orbit, one company is taking a different approach.
By using supersonic — soon to be hypersonic — jets to launch satellites, they can cut costs enough to outprice competitors like SpaceX and Rocket Lab.
I recently got the chance to meet the founders of this incredible startup and see for myself some of their tech and facilities.
And I found plenty of reasons to believe this space startup could not only disrupt the projected $1.8 trillion space industry …
But it could quite possibly dethrone one of Elon Musk’s biggest companies in the process!
For this week (and this week only), Weiss Members get a chance to claim pre-IPO shares in this undiscovered company before it potentially shocks the world.
Just be aware that this invitation will only remain open until Friday. After that, this video will be removed from the internet, and this opportunity will close forever.
Happy Hunting,
Chris Graebe
