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If SpaceX were to deny OneWeb the launch space, or charge an excessive fee as compared to other commercial launches, would that have run afoul of anti-trust law
by takk309 5y ago
If SpaceX were to deny OneWeb the launch space, or charge an excessive fee as compared to other commercial launches, would that have run afoul of anti-trust laws? Seems to me that SpaceX should not be able to be picky about what they launch as long as the cost is paid (within technical limitations, of course).
- atty 5y agoI don’t think that we should be essentially punishing spacex for their massive success by suddenly telling them they’re required to take every customer at government-approved prices. SpaceX isn’t a utility, and no one/no government has a right to deploy their technology in space.
- IMSAI8080 5y agoI don't think he was suggesting a government regulated price, I think he was meaning not charging above the usual commercially offered price. Unlike other operators SpaceX launches have a retail price. They have a tool on their website where they will give you a quote for launching a satellite.