Satellite manufacturing and orbital deployment concept showing scale challenges

1M Satellites: Can It Be Done? - Part 2

📌 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. ...

February 5, 2026 · 10 min · 2107 words · AI Augmented Software Development