SpaceX's Rocket Launch Dominance Raises Monopoly Concerns Among Industry Experts
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Lazard banker Vikram Nidamaluri raised concerns about SpaceX's dominance in the rocket launch market at a conference, saying a monopoly is unhealthy.
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SpaceX has launched over 60 missions this year, far outpacing competitors and giving it a near monopoly on launches.
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Delayed timelines for new American rocket launches from competitors allow SpaceX's dominance to continue.
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SpaceX says it will fly competitor's satellites and is not worried about monopolizing launches.
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ULA CEO Tory Bruno pushed back on the monopoly concern, saying SpaceX is not a monopoly and it's not ULA's plan to allow it to become one.