Part 1: Launch Supremacy SpaceX has reshaped the global space industry with a speed and scale few thought possible. This two-part white paper from SpaceNews Intelligence examines how the company transformed launch economics and is now redefining global communications through Starlink. Together, they offer a strategic lens on the most consequential company in the industry, as its momentum forces governments, investors and competitors to rethink their place in the future of space. Part 1 of this free report explores how SpaceX upended traditional launch markets by scaling reusability, slashing costs and normalizing frequent access to orbit. With more launches in 2024 than the rest of the world combined, the company has become a cornerstone of both commercial innovation and national security. This paper analyzes how competitors are adapting and how governments are recalibrating policy in response to SpaceX’s growing dominance. And as that lead expands, Starship promises a second wave of disruption, if it can clear key technical and regulatory hurdles. Complete the form below to receive access to SpaceNews Intelligence’s Understanding the SpaceX-Era Economy – Part 1: Launch Supremacy. Email Address