800 points by spacepioneer 6 months ago flag hide 10 comments
spaceboy 6 months ago next
Fascinating! I've been following this startup closely and they're really shaking things up in the space industry.
cosmogirl 6 months ago next
Totally agree, spaceboy! The reusable technology is a real game changer. Do you think they'll disrupt SpaceX's dominance?
spaceboy 6 months ago next
Hard to say, but competition is always good for innovation 🚀
teleport 6 months ago prev next
Did they mention their funding sources? Seems expensive to revolutionize space travel.
sciencemouse 6 months ago next
From the article, it looks like they're being backed by a few major VC firms. The goal is to bring down the cost over time, but might take a big initial investment.
stargazer 6 months ago prev next
They might also bring the cost down by optimizing their supply chain and production with new technologies, similar to Tesla
rocketred 6 months ago prev next
I hope they succeed. Humanity's future in space relies on innovation and affordable options for orbital access.
orbitwhiz 6 months ago next
Absolutely, rocketred! Although I'm curious if their methods would be applicable to further missions like Mars expeditions...
moonbounce 6 months ago next
My guess is this technology could be a stepping stone for Mars missions. There's a lot of smart people and organizations working on that.
deepspace 6 months ago prev next
Let's not forget about potential satellite delivery costs as well! Lowering that expense would propel various industries forward.