Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027 target for return

In the latest Rocket Report, the global launch industry continues to focus on SpaceX's plan to phase out its Falcon 9 operations for commercial launches. This development has prompted a race among satellite operators and new launch providers. A noteworthy article in the newsletter discusses how Firefly predicts launch costs will rise, with customers becoming overly dependent on the rapid and reliable Falcon 9 launches.

The report also highlights a setback in the world of suborbital rockets. French startup HyPrSpace has announced that the launch of their Baguette One rocket will now occur in 2027, according to European Spaceflight. The 10-meter Baguette One is a single-stage vehicle designed to carry up to 300 kg, utilizing a hybrid propulsion system that combines liquid oxygen with solid polyethylene fuel.