SpaceX made major strides last year as it hosted 31 missions last year. In 2022, the NASA partner plans to go even bigger. As reported by The Verge, the company plans to lead 52 flights in the new year.
“NASA and SpaceX will have to be watchful during 2022 that they’re not victims of their success,” former NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus said, according to The Verge.
“There’s an ambitious 52-launch manifest for SpaceX over the course of the year. And that’s an incredible pace.”
While the company hopes to lead 52 missions this year, it is not entirely certain that they will meet their goal. Last year, SpaceX hoped to lead 48 missions, but fell far short of their goal.
“Both NASA and SpaceX will have to ensure the appropriate attention and priority are focused on NASA missions and that the right resources are brought to bear to maintain that pace at a safe measure,” Magnus explained.
In addition to planning 52 mission, SpaceX will also continue working on their satellite constellation, Starlink. By launching these satellites in groups of roughly 50 to 60 vehicle, the company hopes to bring broadband Internet access to the entire planet.
