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Historically, the cost of launching materials into space has been a significant barrier. However, recent advancements have helped reduce these costs dramatically. Data from various studies highlight a sharp decline from $100,000 per kilogram in 1980 to around $1,000 per kilogram with the advent of innovations such as the Falcon Heavy rocket. This 100-fold decrease in launch costs has democratized space access, allowing not only governments but private enterprises as well to engage actively in space missions.