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[–] Smeagolicious@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago

I'm no expert in the physical nor economic factors necessary for space transport, but even the best theoretical ways to reduce the cost of space travel (like support infrastructure the US will never invest in) still requires an absurd upfront cost to at best help mitigate some of the cost of future launches. The Elon "spacex reusable rockets and floating platforms will get us to mars" grift bullshit could only put a miniscule dent in the costs necessary for regular transport if it worked as advertised, the "if" being critical. Unless I've gravely misinterpreted what I've read lol.