India's per-unit space launch cost highest: study
Summary
- A recent study analyzed over six decades of space missions to determine India's space launch costs.
- The study found that India's per-unit space launch cost is the highest due to infrequent launches.
- Infrequent launches prevent India from achieving economies of scale, resulting in higher costs.
Key Facts
- · India's per-unit space launch cost is the highest
- · Infrequent launches contribute to high costs
- · Economies of scale are not achieved due to low launch frequency
Why it matters
Understanding the factors affecting India's space launch costs is crucial for optimizing the country's space program and improving its competitiveness in the global space industry.
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