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Unfortunately vertical integration makes things hugely easier for the organization doing the certifying, and avoids the issue of two contractors blaming each ot
by panzagl 12y ago
Unfortunately vertical integration makes things hugely easier for the organization doing the certifying, and avoids the issue of two contractors blaming each other (and the gov't) when the integrated solution fails.
It's a difficult problem that only gets made more so as visibility and pressure on the project increase.
- seanflyon 12y agoI think that you are using a the more general meaning of vertical integration, but in this context it means putting the payload on the rocket while the rocket is standing upright and not on its side. SpaceX is dramatically more vertically integrated as a company than the ULA (their competitor for government launches).