Analysts find looming launch crisis is "more severe" than anticipated

A report by Quilty Space estimates a significant shortage of rockets for satellite launches between 2023 and 2030, with a shortfall of around 150 launches. The shortage is attributed to various factors, including the war in Ukraine, developmental delays in new rocket programs, and the retirement of the Falcon 9 rocket. Demand for satellite launches is high, driven by megaconstellation operators and small satellite startups. The shortage is expected to peak in 2028, but may not improve until the late 2030s. SpaceX's Starship could potentially alleviate the shortage due to its high payload capacity, but its development status is uncertain.