Can I own my own satellite?

You can use your own personal satellite for a variety of reasons that include scientific observation, star tracking, pointing them at certain objects or star clusters in space, and Earth surveillance.

Another factor that contributes to the expense associated with satellites is the cost of putting one into orbit. It is estimated that a single satellite launch can range in cost from a low of about $50 million to a high of about $400 million .

Launching a single satellite into space can cost anywhere between $10 million and $400 million , depending on the vehicle used.