Re: I wonder if a redesigned Shuttle would still cost so much...
- materials science has advanced hugely - composites, ceramics,metalurgy, fabrics, glass, rubbers/seals etc
- IT has advanced hugely
- propulsion science/chemistry too
Think Shelby Charger v's a Nissan GTR (or Tesla Model S if you must) in technology generations, and you get the drift.-
Biting the hand that feeds IT
