In brief
Musk says the cost of sending 1 kg to orbit may drop below $100 soon, driven by Starship’s full reusability and frequent Super‑Heavy launches. TASS reports Musk’s plan to deliver 10 million tonnes a year, while a 2026 industry estimate places Falcon 9 launch costs at about $74 million.
Elon Musk told reporters on November 7 that the cost of sending one kilogram of cargo to orbit could fall below $100, thanks to the full reusability of SpaceX’s Starship system. TASS noted the announcement in a July 2014 report.
In the interview, Musk explained how the Falcon 9 reusability—its booster landing and the cost-reduction from not reflying the upper stage—reduces the minimum flight cost, and that the Super‑Heavy booster could launch every hour in the future. He also cited the goal of raising cargo throughput to 10 million tonnes per year with Starship.
I think we get to under $100 a kilogram to orbit.
Elon Musk
Industry estimates for a standard Falcon 9 launch stand at approximately $74 million as of October 2026, according to the Max Polyakov Space Services publication.
