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Ralph Merkle

Lighter computers and lighter sensors would let you have more function in a given weight, which is very important if you are launching things into space, and you have to pay by the pound to put things there.

Ralph Merkle

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Reducing the weight of computers and sensors allows you to include more capabilities without increasing the total mass. This is crucial for space missions because every extra pound costs a lot of money to send into orbit.

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