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I dislike this comparison because we want many of SpaceX's rockets, but we don't really want many Webbs. The rapid iteration argument isn't amazing. I mean it'

I dislike this comparison because we want many of SpaceX's rockets, but we don't really want many Webbs. The rapid iteration argument isn't amazing. I mean it'd be awesome to have many, but not realistic in any real sense. But I 100% agree w/ the cost overruns being a massive problem.

lazysheepherd 5y ago
It might be an apt comparison though. I much rather have reusable rockets than having ISS. I much rather have in-orbit construction infrastructure than having either hubble or JWST. I much rather have remote repair and maintenance satellites/crafts than having a robot rover on Mars. If you keep doing what you barely can do, you'll keep doing it for the highest price possible. Instead you can invest in the infrastructure, and do things as they get cheaper with your current infrastructure.
vlovich123 5y ago
Send the components up over several launches and build it directly in space?