• About   |
  • Submit Guest Post |
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Second Angle (TSA Magazine)
Advertise
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
    • People
    • Inspiring
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Home & Decoration
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
The Second Angle
No Result
View All Result
  • Infotainment
  • Entertainment
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT
Lexitoto
Slot Demo
RTP SLOT
Lexitoto
Aplikasi Lexitoto
RTP Lexitoto
RTP IDN Slot
RTP PG Soft
RTP Habanero
RTP Microgaming
RTP TopTrend Gaming
RTP GMW
RTP Nolimit City
RTP Booster
Slot Demo Bambu4d
Slot Demo PG Soft
Slot Demo Habanero
Situ Togel Online
Situs Togel Amanah
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Prediksi Togel Lexitoto
Slot Demo PG Soft
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Tips dan Trik Slot Gacor
Prediksi Togel Lexitoto
Lexitoto
Vietnam Lottery
Syair HK
Octagon Lottery
Bandar Situs Togel
Situs Slot Gacor
Bocoran Slot Gacor
Lexitoto
Togel Toto Macau
Situs Togel Macau
Prediksi Macau
Bambu4d
Prediksi Togel Bambu4d
Slot Gacor Bet Kecil
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Situs Togel Online
Aplikasi Bambu4d
Aplikasi RTP Slot
Aplikasi RTP Booster
Aplikasi Slot Demo
Aplikasi Prediksi Togel
RTP Bambu4d
RTP IDN Slot
RTP PG Soft
RTP Habanero
RTP Microgaming
RTP TopTrend Gaming
RTP GMW
RTP Nolimit City
RTP Playstar
RTP Booster
Slot Demo Bambu4d
Slot Demo PG Soft
Slot Demo Habanero
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Prediksi Togel Bambu4d
Bambu4d
Toto Macau
Live Draw HK
Live Draw SDY
Toto Macau
Bandar Togel
https://bluewaveslogistics.com/
Prediksi Syair Taiwan
Situs Toto
Slot Gacor
RTP Slot Gacor
Prediksi Syair HK
Prediksi Syair HK
Prediksi SGP
Prediksi SGP
Prediksi Syair Cambodia
Prediksi Cambodia
Prediksi Cambodia
Prediksi Syair China
Prediksi Syair China
Prediksi Syair SDY
Prediksi PCSO
Syair SDY
SYAIR HK
Situs Togel
Paito SGP
Paito HK
Paito SDY
Prediksi Macau
Live Draw Cambodia
Prediksi Jepang
Situs Togel
Slot Thailand
Live Draw Cambodia
Live SGP
lexitoto
Live Macau
RTP SLOT
hinterlaces.com RTP Slot
Rtp Slot
situs toto
lexitoto
slot deposit pulsa
lexitoto
Data Pengeluaran HK
Prediksi Cambodia
Toto Slot
PREDIKSI SDY
Live Draw HK
Prediksi Macau
Prediksi Cambodia
SYAIR SDY
Prediksi Macau
Slot Pulsa
Prediksi Cambodia
Lexitoto
SYAIR SGP
Toto Slot
Prediksi HK
Situs Slot Gacor
SYAIR MACAU
RTP SLOT HARI INI
Slot Pulsa
Slot Thailand
Prediksi Cambodia
Home Technology

Space Travel, a billionaire fantasy or expansion of technology?

Reusable rockets have started impacting the economy significantly

TSA Desk by TSA Desk
April 19, 2022
in Technology
Reading Time: 4 mins read
Space Travel, a billionaire fantasy or expansion of technology?
Share on FacebookShare on WhatsApp
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement
ADVERTISEMENT

A few decades ago, when our parents were our age, the dream of space tourism and Mars colonization was just that — a dream. However, in our generation, that dream seems far closer to reality than it ever did. While humans reached space in the 1960s, one of the key reasons for the relatively slow pace of space exploration and repeated travel is the astronomical cost associated with each flight. It is because of this cost that space travel was confined to monopolistic space programs of rich countries. But this is changing now.

Table of Contents
  • Twenty-five for the price of one
  • But is space flight really necessary? How does it solve the problems on earth?

Twenty-five for the price of one

NASA’s space shuttle had a cost of about $1.5 billion to launch 27,500 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), $54,500/kg. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 now advertises a cost of $50 million to launch 22,800 kg to LEO, $2194/kg reusing an old rocket. That constitutes a 25 times reduction in the cost in under 2 decades. While the overall cost of rocket launch has been brought down significantly by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, reusable rockets provide an additional 20% cost reduction. 

Space Travel, a billionaire fantasy or expansion of technology?

 

RelatedPosts

7 Conspiracy Theories That You Would Definitely Want To Believe In

Can You Download Videos From Facebook?

7 Most Futuristic Concept Cars in the World

7 Most Futuristic Concept Cars in the World

Even without reusable rockets, SpaceX’s average cost of a rocket launch (Falcon 9) is a quarter lower than NASA’s average. With reusable rockets, that cost is lower than 20% currently (and likely to go down much further as the rockets get used over and over again).

Space Travel, a billionaire fantasy or expansion of technology?

 

This is just the beginning. It is estimated that NASA’s SLS rocket would have a launch cost of $2 billion, whereas SpaceX’s larger rocket, Starship, would have a per-unit reusable cost of just $1 million. That is a 200 times reduction as reusability reaches scale. Once starships start carrying passengers on a regular basis, the cost of a round trip to space could be as low as $50,000 — less than the tuition fee of some top American universities. I wonder how many students would like to drop a year of college to make a zero-gravity field trip.

But is space flight really necessary? How does it solve the problems on earth?

A big criticism of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson (and their companies SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic) in recent times has been that they are wasting resources on space when there are real problems to be solved on Earth — poverty, disease, climate change etc.  On the face of it, this is a valid argument. Are these billionaires fulfilling their childhood space fantasies at the cost of ‘real-world problems’? Maybe they are. But this criticism is based partly on the ‘eccentric billionaire’ perception often propagated by the media, but mostly they are based on a lack of understanding of the benefits of space technologies.

Even if you don’t believe in the vision of space exploration and making our species multi-planetary, you have to understand that the modern world depends on space. Satellites provide the communication and telecom infrastructure that powers the internet, which in turn powers the engine of the world. We are all aware of and greatly benefit from the internet’s ability to facilitate global trade, finance, business, education, healthcare, entertainment and human connections, creating economic opportunities for billions.

However, we also know that, sadly, 50% of the world’s population is deprived of these benefits. Reduced costs of rocket technology and reusable rockets are poised to change that situation. SpaceX’s Starlink program aims to put over 30000 satellites in low orbit with the aim to provide high speed — low-cost internet access to every corner of the earth. Each Falcon 9 launch carries 60 satellites at a remarkably low cost. Once the constellation is ready, internet inequity will reduce significantly, creating education, jobs, and other opportunities for the underprivileged. 

Space Travel, a billionaire fantasy or expansion of technology?

While satellites and the internet are still correlated with space technologies, what most people don’t know is that a large number of inventions, things we use every day, are derived from space technologies.

From LASIK surgery to memory foam, from scratch-resistant lenses to new farming techniques developed through research on the space station, from artificial limbs to enriched baby foods, from shock absorbers for buildings to water location and purification systems, from improved GPS tracking to improved mine safety, the list of inventions that have come from space technologies goes on.

The economics of cost decline curves in rocket technology will have a profound impact on human life. Humans are nothing if not explorers and inventors. Rockets and space technologies can propel us to the next phase of social and economic growth, reduce inequities, increase economic opportunities and take us closer to the stars.

Also Checkout: 7 Best Apple Watch Alternatives Under 5000 Rs. – April 2022

ShareSendTweet

Related Posts

7 Conspiracy Theories That You Would Definitely Want To Believe In
Technology

Can You Download Videos From Facebook?

500 million people view millions of videos on Facebook every day. Some Facebook users wish to save their favorite videos...

Read moreDetails
7 Most Futuristic Concept Cars in the World
Technology

7 Most Futuristic Concept Cars in the World

Concept cars are no longer only a showpiece to draw attention to an automotive company. This is true technological brilliance....

Read moreDetails
What Makes GPT-4 Unique From ChatGPT And How Is It Different?
Technology

What Makes GPT-4 Unique From ChatGPT And How Is It Different?

With inception of new versions and other competitive AI chatbots, there arises a question — What makes GPT-4 Unique From...

Read moreDetails
20 Most Amazing And Genius Product Packaging Designs Ever Created
Technology

20 Most Amazing And Genius Product Packaging Designs Ever Created

The majority of our items are packaged in some style. Certain products don't require as much packing because customers will...

Read moreDetails
7 Most Expensive Cars In The World
Listicles

7 Most Expensive Cars In The World

Cars have been defined as a symbol of both luxury and status. While most of us are using our cars...

Read moreDetails
Top Examples Of Interactive Marketing & How Brands Can Make The Most Of It
Business

Top Examples Of Interactive Marketing & How Brands Can Make The Most Of It

In today's fast-paced digital age, companies must continually find new ways to engage with consumers. One increasingly popular approach is...

Read moreDetails
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest

10 Charming Villages in Spain For a Quaint Getaway

10 Charming Villages In Spain For A Quaint Getaway

The Art of Playback Singing: 7 Voices Behind Your Favorite Bollywood Songs

The Art of Playback Singing: 7 Voices Behind Your Favorite Bollywood Songs

5 Best Places For Skydiving Around The World

5 Best Places For Skydiving Around The World

ADVERTISEMENT

About

The Second Angle

The Second Angle (TSA) Magazine covers a broad spectrum of topics including Entertainment, Lifestyle, education, Crypto, iGaming, Technology, fashion, beauty, relationships, celebrities, wellness, travel, and food. It also features user-generated content in the form of tips, guest post, forums, polls, contests and other interactive articles.

Important Links

  • About
  • Guest Post
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Contact Us
  • Newsletter
ADVERTISEMENT

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Managed by SquareBase.io

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Infotainment
    • Sports
    • People
    • Inspiring
  • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Home & Decoration
  • Buzz
  • Education
  • Travel
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Technology

© 2017-23. The Second Angle. All Rights Reserved. Developed and Managed by SquareBase.io

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.