[ARTICLE] How long does it take Americans to build an orbital space rocket?
Hello Fellows! Recently, we read an very interesting and objective article published on LinkedIn titled "How long does it take Americans to build an orbital space rocket?", written by Chris Lamour, founder and former CEO of Orbex. The article analyzes 11 orbital launch vehicle projects in the USA, highlighting that the size of the vehicle influences the construction time. Smaller vehicles are completed more quickly than larger ones, with an average of 7.4 years to the first flight and an additional year to reach orbit. Image from https://www.dreamstime.com/ (free download) Chris Lamour also points out that projects with more resources can take longer and that unrealistic expectations about timelines can lead to criticism. The analysis serves as a reference to compare with European projects, offering insights into the impact of resources, team experience, and vehicle scale on development timelines. After obtaining the author's permission to publish the article on BS, exclu