• Echo Dot@feddit.uk
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    9 months ago

    The problem is still rocket launches are expensive and complicated. But if maybe we can get orbital tethers working then we may be okay.

    • burble@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      9 months ago

      I don’t think this is true anymore. The cost of a rideshare with SpaceX is super accessible. Companies can launch for <$1 million. This has been huge for a lot of companies trying to launch a proof of concept or one-off, and even for some operational constellations.