Elon Musk Says Starship Could Help SpaceX Put 95% Of Earth's Total Orbital Payload: 'SpaceX Will Probably Deliver…' - EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS)

Core Insights - SpaceX is projected to account for approximately 95% of Earth's total orbital payload, with potential growth to 98% by 2027 [1][3]. Group 1: Starship and Orbital Deliveries - The Starship rocket is expected to significantly enhance SpaceX's orbital delivery capabilities, with the company having launched 88.5% of global satellites in Q2 [2][3]. - Musk indicated that once Starship is operational with real payloads next year, SpaceX's market share in orbital payload delivery will likely exceed 95% [3]. Group 2: Starship V3 and V4 Developments - SpaceX is advancing its Starship V3 and V4 rockets, which are larger than V2 and offer increased payload capacity, with V4 capable of carrying up to 200 tons [4]. - A test launch for Starship V3 is targeted for the end of the year [4]. Group 3: Military and Satellite Developments - SpaceX successfully launched 21 satellites equipped with missile tracking technology for the U.S. Space Force, which will also support military communications [5]. Group 4: Starlink Innovations - Starlink is collaborating with global chipmakers to develop technology enabling smartphones to directly access its internet service [6]. - A significant $17 billion deal was signed with EchoStar Corp for AWS-4 and H-Block Spectrum licenses, enhancing Starlink's competitive position against traditional telecommunications companies [6].