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📌 This is Part 2 of a 2-part series: ← Part 1: Economic Analysis Part 2 (this post): Manufacturing, regulatory, and physical constraints Last Updated: February 5, 2026 ⚠️ Accuracy Disclaimer: This analysis synthesizes data from regulatory filings, manufacturing precedents, and aerospace industry reports. While we’ve made every effort to verify production rates, regulatory approvals, and physical constraints, the space manufacturing landscape evolves rapidly. Launch capacity numbers reflect current FAA approvals as of February 2026. Timeline projections are based on historical precedents from Tesla, Apollo, and Starlink programs. Readers are encouraged to verify critical details independently. ...

📌 This is Part 1 of a 2-part series: Part 1 (this post): Economic viability and cost analysis Part 2: Manufacturing Reality Check → Last Updated: February 5, 2026 ⚠️ Accuracy Disclaimer: This analysis synthesizes data from 60+ sources including SpaceX filings, FAA approvals, academic research, and industry reports. While we’ve made every effort to verify claims and cite primary sources, the rapidly evolving space industry means some figures may become outdated. Launch capacity approvals, cost projections, and timeline estimates should be treated as point-in-time assessments. When specific claims are unverified or based on company projections, we note this explicitly. Readers are encouraged to verify critical details independently. ...