Press A crop of smaller space companies, founded by billionaires and industry veterans alike, are exploring cheaper, more efficient ways to launch small and nano satellites into Earth orbit to meet the booming demand.
They are a creative bunch: some have ditched the industry standard vertical-launch system; some are launching rockets from snow-covered mountainous areas; and one company is preparing itself to be the first rocket maker to be traded on NASDAQ.
Source: 4 Non-SpaceX Rocket Companies That Could Upend Space Industry in 2021 | Observer
