A promising way round this is to use 3D printing to simplify the design and manufacturing process.
That’s largely because rockets are incredibly expensive and difficult to build. More affordable launches have brought on a rapid expansion in access to space and made a host of new space-based applications feasible.
Getting stuff into space is dramatically cheaper than it used to be thanks to a wave of innovation in the private space industry led by SpaceX. The partially successful launch of the first 3D-printed rocket could be a significant step in that direction. Reducing the cost of space launches will be critical if we want humanity to have a more permanent presence beyond orbit.
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