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Scheduled shared launches that put small satellites in orbit from $350,000.
What it changes
Turns orbital access into a booked seat: a small team buys space on a regular mission instead of chartering a whole launch vehicle.
Availability
Generally available (global)
Access and cost
Get Falcon 9 Rideshare — $350k for 50 kg to sun-synchronous orbit, then $7k per additional kilogram, booked online.
Evidence it works
- Publishes $350k for 50 kg to SSO with additional mass at $7k per kg and an online reservation process. — source
- States SSO missions run roughly every four months with frequent launches to mid-inclination orbits. — source
Practical limits
- Orbit, schedule and payload configuration are set by the shared mission rather than by the customer’s own requirements.
- If a payload slips, 100% of money paid can move to a later mission subject to a 5-10% rebooking fee.
SpaceX · Hardware · Last verified 2026-09-17. Claims are re-checked on a 30-day clock; the date above is when this line was last confirmed.
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