Yes, private individuals, universities, and commercial corporations can purchase and launch their own satellites, thanks to the advent of miniaturized spacecraft technology such as CubeSats and rideshare launch services. While historical satellite development was restricted exclusively to national governments and multi-billion-dollar aerospace conglomerates, modern commercial brokers and aerospace manufacturers offer standardized satellite chassis and turnkey launch integration packages. Prices can range from tens of thousands of dollars for small educational CubeSats to millions for custom commercial payloads. However, buyers must secure proper international frequency coordination, obtain regulatory spectrum licenses, and gain regulatory launch approvals from national authorities like the Federal Communications Commission to ensure orbital safety and avoid space debris congestion.