How to Get to Space on the Cheap

The video explores the aerospace hub of Hawthorne, CA, focusing on Relativity, a company aiming to revolutionize rocket manufacturing through 3D printing. Founded by Tim and Jordan, who have backgrounds in Blue Origin and SpaceX, Relativity seeks to reduce rocket costs by automating production. The company plans to sell rockets for $10 million each, leveraging 3D printing and custom alloys. With backing from investors like Mark Cuban, Relativity aims to 3D print rockets on Mars, supporting future colonization efforts.

What is the primary goal of Relativity Space as mentioned in the video?

• To focus solely on satellite technology

• To build the largest aerospace company in the world

• To create rockets using traditional manufacturing methods

• To make rockets faster and cheaper using 3D printing

How does Relativity Space plan to achieve lower rocket costs?

• By increasing the number of employees

• By outsourcing labor to other countries

• By reducing the size of their rockets

• By using autonomous manufacturing and 3D printing

What unique approach is Relativity Space taking with its 3D printers?

• They are using them to build space stations

• They are developing their own metal alloys

• They are using them to print clothing

• They are using them to print food for astronauts

What experience do the founders of Relativity Space have in the aerospace industry?

• They were pilots for commercial airlines

• They built rockets at USC and worked at Blue Origin and SpaceX

• They worked on satellite technology

• They have no prior experience

What is one of the long-term goals of Relativity Space?

• To develop new types of aircraft

• To focus on underwater exploration

• To become the largest car manufacturer

• To 3D print the first rocket on Mars