SpaceX’s new Bandwagon program is a big threat to small launch providers

SpaceX's expansion of its rideshare program to meet the demand for launches to mid-inclination orbits.

Key points:

1. SpaceX is launching a new rideshare program called Bandwagon to accommodate the increasing demand for mid-inclination orbits.
2. Mid-inclination orbits are sought after by remote sensing companies, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.
3. SpaceX has already booked two Bandwagon missions for 2024 and two more for 2025, potentially posing a significant threat to other small launch providers.

Elon Musk is the CEO and founder of SpaceX. He is known for his ambitious goals of advancing space exploration and making space more accessible.