Pricing a NanoSat launcher
Colin Doughan discusses how he decided on his recommended price range of $550k-$1M for each flight of a NanoSat Launch Vehicle: Variable Pricing for a NanoSat Launcher – Space Business Blog
> I believe the following business model could be effective at both increasing demand for a NanoSat Launcher and earning significant revenue for each flight. The model can be summed up in two themes:
1. Offer frequent, well-published launch opportunities 2. Provide variable pricing
Frequent, well-published launch opportunities increase demand by giving customers the ability to fly as often as they desire. Variable pricing charges your customers what they are willing/able to pay while still giving you, the launch operator, a business model capable of making money long-term. [continue]