Monday, 16 September 2013

Japan’s Rocket Launch Was Totally On The Cheap



Japan's Rocket Launch Was Totally On The Cheap
Sep 16th 2013, 07:00, by Lily Newman

1909pmrptyv55jpgOn Saturday the Japanese space agency Jaxa successfully launched the Epsilon rocket, which is carrying a telescope, Sprint-A, for planetary observation. Jaxa was able to complete the launch for about £23.2 million, half the cost of previous Jaxa rockets and cheap compared to an average £285 million NASA launch. To scrimp and save, Jaxa built [...]

    







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