Why are they using private rockets to get into space now?
Why are they using private rockets to get into space now?
user
It’s true that commercial companies can now afford to launch satellites into space using their own rockets.  They’re doing this because:
assistant
Does Russia still have cheaper rocket launches?
user
Yes, they do have a cheaper launch system called the Angara rocket.  But these rockets do not have the capability of launching heavy, complex satellites.
assistant
That makes sense.
user