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Pivotal Research rates SpaceX a buy, betting Starship reusability can unlock launch economics and Starlink growth

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Pivotal Research initiated coverage of SpaceX with a buy rating, arguing the company can overcome Starship’s reusability bottleneck. The firm sees a successful solution potentially supporting Starlink’s expansion into part of the $1.7 trillion terrestrial and wireless communications market, while failure could leave SpaceX smaller than expected.

Discovered 2026-09-08T04:36:57.236658-07:00 | 2026-09-08T04:36:57.236658-07:00

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  • Starship reusability is identified as a key bottleneck for SpaceX’s future scale and valuation, making launch-vehicle performance central to the company’s commercial outlook.
  • A successful solution could strengthen Starlink’s ability to pursue part of the $1.7 trillion terrestrial and wireless market, while a shortfall would carry broader strategic implications for SpaceX’s growth profile.

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