The SpaceX Dragon helped to revolutionize what it means to travel through space, something that SpaceX has been doing with each iteration of their spaceships. The team over at SpaceX knows a little something about innovating for space travel and the new Dragon V2 is raising the bar another few notches all over again.
One of the big things that has been changed and improved upon is the landing. Initially the first Dragon would use a parachute and had to land in water. The V2 is different because it can land anywhere on land with its propulsion system. Not only is this safer, but it's also a lot more comfortable for the astronauts going through it.
The spacecraft is also very small in comparison to the average spacecraft, making for a luxurious ride without the bulk.
What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury Space Travel
- The SpaceX Dragon V2 offers a smaller and more comfortable spaceship, which presents an opportunity to capitalize on luxury space travel.
- Revolutionized Spacecraft Landing
- The V2's propulsion system that allows it to land anywhere on land can disrupt the conventional spacecraft landing methods.
- Innovative Spacecraft Design
- SpaceX's continued innovation in their spaceships presents opportunities for disruptive improvements in spacecraft design.
Who This Affects Most
- Space Tourism
- Luxury space travel can present a new and unique industry of space tourism.
- Aerospace
- The improved propulsion system for spacecraft landing can disrupt traditional aerospace technologies and techniques.
- Space Exploration
- Innovative spacecraft design can lead to disruptive advancements in space exploration and research.
