The first principles concept has several practical applications in the aerospace industry. One of the most notable examples is SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. When Musk wanted to send humans to Mars, he found the cost of buying a rocket prohibitively high. Using the first principles concept, he broke down the problem to its fundamental truths and figured out that the raw materials for a rocket only cost around two percent of the rocket's price. So, he bought the raw materials and built a rocket himself, significantly reducing the cost. This approach not only made space travel more affordable but also turned SpaceX into a profitable company. Thus, the first principles concept can be used in the aerospace industry to rethink and innovate cost structures, design and manufacturing processes.
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