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> I estimate that it is possible to reduce launch costs by at least 10x, and that is using 1960's rocket technology with modern computers and sensors. I couldn
by quickpost 16y ago
> I estimate that it is possible to reduce launch costs by at least 10x, and that is using 1960's rocket technology with modern computers and sensors.
I couldn't agree more. They are already at least 3x cheaper based on my very rough calculations and wikipedia:
- Falcon 9: $56million
- Delta IV: $150million
- Atlas V: $187million
And they are just at the very beginning of recovering their research costs and systematizing the process of rocket building. I am amazed at what they have been able to accomplish thus far.
- jacoblyles 16y agoDid you correct for inflation? http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/ http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/
- quickpost 16y agoI'm not sure what you mean. Those are all active launch vehicles and current prices. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_IV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_IV http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_V http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_V They're 1960's technology, not 1960's prices... ;)