149 Small Launch Providers Proliferated But May Not Be The Winners In Space After capital spending booms, industries tend to consolidate. In the space industry, while launch capability is critical, the larger opportunity could be in the services enabled by low launch costs. Today, only 16 of the 186 small launch providers created since 1996 are operational. New Small Launch Providers Founded Stage Of Small Launch Providers Created Since 1996 30 Retired Cancelled S Concept Dormant T E K 25 In Development >5 Years In Development