Yes, aluminum is readily available, but this carbon-based material will reach 1200 soon, which means (probably) that it will reach 3000 shortly... Assuming they get funding.
Also, what about the weight difference? Do we have details on that? Aluminum isn't heavy, but probably heavier than this type of material.
Since weight is one of the most critical aspects related to space travel (COST!), this could be huge if the weight is a small percentage of aluminum.
Then again, what about Kevlar?
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Yes, aluminum is readily available, but this carbon-based material will reach 1200 soon, which means (probably) that it will reach 3000 shortly... Assuming they get funding. Also, what about the weight difference? Do we have details on that? Aluminum isn't heavy, but probably heavier than this type of material. Since weight is one of the most critical aspects related to space travel (COST!), this could be huge if the weight is a small percentage of aluminum. Then again, what about Kevlar? S