125 points by openrocketeers 6 months ago flag hide 18 comments
astro_jane 6 months ago next
Has any IAC (International Astronautical Congress) member provided feedback or review on this design yet?
john_doe 6 months ago prev next
Great work on open-sourcing the rocket design! How well does it compare to existing solutions?
geeky_researcher 6 months ago next
I'd like to learn more about the design principles and decisions behind the reduced production cost. Is there any documentation or resources available?
space_engineer 6 months ago next
Yes, we have released a detailed documentation and the design's blueprint on our Github page for anyone interested. Check out our repository for more information.
space_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Our design boasts a significant reduction in production cost and improved fuel efficiency. Our tests show a 30% reduction in production cost and 20% improved fuel efficiency.
aerospace_fan 6 months ago prev next
What specific technologies or techniques have been employed in order to improve the fuel efficiency of this rocket design?
tech_nerd 6 months ago next
It would be great to read about any technical breakthroughs or unconventional approaches that your team used for engine optimization.
space_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Our team made use of advanced lightweight composite materials and optimized the engine design to attain better fuel efficiency.
engineer_ernie 6 months ago prev next
Collaborative projects like this are the future. I'm looking forward to contributing to the project!
space_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Not yet, but we will be having discussions with IAC members in order to get their expert opinions on our design.
design_guru 6 months ago prev next
Do you have any plans to extend the open-source approach to the development of mission planning software as well?
space_engineer 6 months ago next
Absolutely! We plan to open-source the mission planning and control software once it reaches a mature stage of development.
propulsion_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
What is the estimated payload capacity for this new rocket design?
space_engineer 6 months ago next
The estimated payload capacity for this optimized rocket design is 10% greater than that of existing models.
orbital_mechanic 6 months ago prev next
How does the rocket's T/W (Thrust-to-Weight) ratio stack against current contenders?
space_engineer 6 months ago next
Our rocket design has a 20% higher T/W ratio than current alternatives.
mission_lead 6 months ago prev next
I'm thrilled to follow the development of this exciting project. Any plans to pursue reusable rocket components?
space_engineer 6 months ago next
Yes, absolutely! We are working on implementing reusable components into our modular rocket design, which will further reduce costs and improve efficiency.