The SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket should be the next mission launched in one week by SpaceX.
The Block5 should have up to ten reuses of the first stage.
Falcon 9 Block 5 static fire test complete ahead of next week’s launch of Bangladesh’s first geostationary communications satellite. Vehicle is healthy. Data review will take a few days—will confirm a target launch date once that review is complete.
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 5, 2018
The Falcon 9 block 5 could eventually be $40 million per launch. See column E of the analysis below.
SpaceX does not need to rush to lower prices because of weak competitors. SpaceX will have the capability to lower prices if there would be customers who are only willing to make a lot more launches at the lower price.
SpaceX could be its own high volume customer for hundreds of launches to deploy its internet satellite network of 4425 satellites.
After a month-long stay at the @Space_Station, Dragon will detach and return to Earth today with more than 4,000 pounds of @NASA cargo and research materials. pic.twitter.com/2J674seACa
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 5, 2018
Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology.
Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels.
A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.