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Seems like none of Vulcan Centaur is reusable, how could it possibly compete on price? Genuinely wondering how that math could work out.
by awongh 3y ago
Seems like none of Vulcan Centaur is reusable, how could it possibly compete on price? Genuinely wondering how that math could work out.
- HideousKojima 3y agoAnd the Falcon 9 was already demolishing the competition on price before they ever landed a booster, reusability is only one of several ways that SpaceX drove down costs.
- awongh 3y agoFrom what I understand, vertically integrated design & manufacturing was a big factor. Are there any other big things that contribute to spaceX’s low costs? I would be curious to see someone make a breakdown
- golol 3y agoThe launch prices haven't changed all that much and SpaceX is raking in margin.
- 7e 3y agoReusable rockets have high up front design costs, as well as continuing maintenance costs. The engines themselves are also more expensive per unit, because they must be over engineered. This is like asking why a disposable diaper is cheaper than a reusable diaper.