SpaceFlight Will Not Be Cheap

In the letter “New Realities With SpaceX” (AW&ST Oct. 27, p. 10), the writer shortsightedly expects the use of cheaper spacecraft components in light of an anticipated launch cost reduction. SpaceX will not drive down launch costs to $1,000 per pound. On its web site, flights for Falcon 1 and 1e are...

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