The Cosmic Cost Revolution: How Rocket Launch Prices Plummeted 96% and What Lies Ahead
A groundbreaking study reveals an astonishing 96% reduction in space launch costs over six decades, driven by commercialization and reusable rocket technology. While projections suggest further dramatic price drops by 2040, challenges such as space debris, potential monopolies, and geopolitical tensions could threaten this monumental progress in accessing the cosmos.