[−]locknitpicker · 2026-11-15 Sun 15:12 UTC ·
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> Part of the importance is due to the fact that while the space shuttle was a technical success in terms of being able to build and operate a reusable upper stage, it was hella expensive.
This is a complete apples to oranges comparison.
A more apt comparison would be the space shuttle being a kin to Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India. After that point, the concept was demonstrated and the challenge was in optimizing cost-savings of commercial endeavours.
I mean, orbital lift services have been a thing for how many decades?
This is a complete apples to oranges comparison.
A more apt comparison would be the space shuttle being a kin to Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India. After that point, the concept was demonstrated and the challenge was in optimizing cost-savings of commercial endeavours.
I mean, orbital lift services have been a thing for how many decades?