NASA's "evolved structures" radically reduce weight – and waiting

Loz Blain — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:12:55 GMT

Space launch costs have dropped like a stone over the last decade or two, but it still ain't cheap to lift mass into orbit – SpaceX's best prices are still well over US$1,000 per kilogram (2.2 lb). So aerospace remains an industry where lightweighting can justify nearly any cost.

Category: Astronomy, Science

Tags: Generative Design, CAD, NASA, Spacecraft, Lightweight