RE: Have we been too dogmatic about keeping astronauts alive?
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That would be a pretty cool way to go. Wouldn't be cheap though. Or probably legal in many countries as it'd surely count as "assisted suicide"?
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Falcon 9 can lift 63,800 kilograms, equivalent to more than 27 Asian elephants, to low Earth orbit for $90 million. Five floors (of 20 people a floor) for 100 people total comes out at $900K each. Not cheap, but mobile phones weren't cheap at first, either.
I imagine countries would be falling over themselves to allow it; particularly considering how many family members may include a holiday in the trip.
Medically, it might be an issue, with G forces on launch.
If the rocket's custom built for purpose, it could be made lighter, reducing launch velocity.
You have clearly put a lot of thought into it :)
I would not be at all surprised if some of the boomers decided to spend $900K on this instead of helping their kids and grandkids buy a house but I'd be disappointed if my own parents did it. Seems kind of indulgent and selfish at that price point.
I think a more realistic price would be around 100-200K, but yeah, not for the commoners; at least not at first.
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