SpaceX successfully launches 88 smallsats, marking a renaissance in rocketry in 2021

Capitalism in space: SpaceX today successfully used its Falcon 9 rocket to place 88 smallsats into orbit, the third rocket launch today.

…The year is half over, which means the U.S. is setting a pace that could have it launch as many as 58 times in 2021. This would be the third most launches by the U.S. in a single year, exceeded only by the 70 launches in 1966 and 64 launches in 1965.

The world in general is seeing a renaissance in rocketry….