The development of reusable launch vehicles seems to have become the new “must-have” of the space economy. Following the United States, China has also demonstrated its ability to recover a rocket stage.
But is reusability really cost-effective? Why wasn’t it done before? Has China caught up with the US in this race? And where does Europe stand?
The interview explores these questions and more, delving into the world of space launchers and their reusability with Professor Filippo Maggi from the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology at Politecnico di Milano.
You can listen to the episode on Tutto Connesso website and on the main podcast platforms, while the video is available on the podcast’s YouTube channel.
Tutto Connesso is a science communication initiative produced in collaboration with Fondazione RESTART and Politecnico di Milano. The hosts are Antonio Capone, Lorenzo Paletti and Luca Dell’Anna.