What can be done to make space exploration cheaper?

I'm going to provide a couple of different answers to your question, but first, I'd like you to think about the question you asked. We often hear about how expensive space exploration is. The question I would ask is, 'compared to what?'. read more

Space exploration a very crucial part for growing our knowledge of space technology. Physical space exploration only started recently since the mid 20th century. But there's only catch with this wonderful industry, IT COSTS A GOOD FORTUNE. Even more than you can imagine. But we do have minds that are keen on making it cheaper. read more

Researchers, students, and hackers can then rent satellite time and upload applications to the CubeSat from Earth for a modest sum. Platzer notes, “Disruptive technology makes non-users into users.” Because of the costs and technical hurdles of space exploration there are many, many non-users. Pretty much all of us in fact. read more