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Why is space technology so expensive?
Why is space technology so expensive?
emma_carter_doctor
Tue Nov 05 2024
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I've always wondered why space technology costs so much. It seems like exploring space and developing related technologies comes with a hefty price tag. I'd like to understand the reasons behind this high cost.
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Giuseppe
Wed Nov 06 2024
This means that for every kilogram of payload, a rocket needs 10 to 25 kilograms of fuel, making space travel an expensive endeavor.
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Maria
Wed Nov 06 2024
The question of why space travel is so expensive is often raised.
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Martino
Wed Nov 06 2024
The reliance on chemical propulsion to reach orbit is a significant factor contributing to the high cost.
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GangnamGlitzGlamour
Wed Nov 06 2024
Chemical propulsion requires a considerable amount of fuel to achieve escape velocity and enter orbit.
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Federico
Wed Nov 06 2024
According to the Tsiolkovsky equation, a rocket must carry between 10 and 25 times the mass of its payload in propellant.
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