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Building a rocket is hard. AST SpaceMobile thinks it's "simple."

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Briefings

AST SpaceMobile CEO Abel Avellan presented a vision for a simplified rocket design to launch Bluebird satellites. He highlighted that engine development constitutes 80% of the typical cycle and emphasized using composite materials for large tanks, though he acknowledged engineers may be frustrated by the simplification.

Key points

• AST SpaceMobile CEO Abel Avellan presented a vision for a simplified rocket design to launch Bluebird satellites.
• Engine development accounts for 80 percent of a typical rocket's development cycle.

Context

AST SpaceMobile aims to develop a large rocket to launch its Bluebird satellites into orbit, with Avellan emphasizing a simplified approach similar to SpaceX's design philosophy.

Limitations

Evidence covers a single hour-long event where Avellan outlined the vision; specific timeline for the rocket's development is not provided, and no further technical specifications or launch dates are included.

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