Study argues bigger launch vehicles may not always be better

According to research covered by SpaceNews, the race toward ever-larger launch vehicles may be missing the mark. As companies like SpaceX push the boundaries of rocket size, a new study suggests that bigger isn't always better — and that optimal launch vehicle design may favor efficiency over pure payload capacity.

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