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> I would hope we actively plan for much cheaper launches with Starship coming online. (disclaimer: I'm a SpaceX fan) Savings that was supposed to be generated
by exo762 4y ago
> I would hope we actively plan for much cheaper launches with Starship coming online.
(disclaimer: I'm a SpaceX fan) Savings that was supposed to be generated by rocket reuse with Falcon 9 haven't trickled down to clients, if I understand situation correctly. What makes everyone think that Starship will bring cheap kg-to-orbit era?
- mdorazio 4y agoI think you’re misinformed. https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/10/05/how-much-cheaper-are-spacex-reusable-rockets-now-w/ https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/10/05/how-much-cheaper-a...
- LooseMarmoset 4y agoWhat are you talking about? Do you have any idea how much money SpaceX has saved Nasa? https://arstechnica.com/features/2020/05/the-numbers-dont-lie-nasas-move-to-commercial-space-has-saved-money/ https://arstechnica.com/features/2020/05/the-numbers-dont-li... Program | Cargo Dragon | Commercial crew | Constellation Type | Private, fixed-price | Private, fixed-price | Government, cost-plus NASA costs | $396 million | $5 billion | $34.5 billion