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> If EU pays 10x or 100x more to launch satellites the world isn't going to change all that much. That may be true for a few military satellites. But ESA is ta
by nordsieck 2y ago
> If EU pays 10x or 100x more to launch satellites the world isn't going to change all that much.
That may be true for a few military satellites. But ESA is talking about putting up a Europoean mega-constellation. In that context, launch costs do really matter.
- threeseed 2y ago> In that context, launch costs do really matter. Not really. Strategically important projects rarely live or die based on costs. Especially when they are a fraction of the total spend on the project.
- nordsieck 2y ago> There was a lot of hubris in the project in the beginning and now it’s clear that they are years behind. That may be true of other projects, but LEO communications satellite constellations have a history of going bankrupt. Cost is very relevant in this case. > Especially when they are a fraction of the total spend on the project. I guess 40-50% is technically a fraction.