Question

complete the text with the analysis that most logically connects the claim and evidence.
in the past, space exploration was meteorically expensive because rockets could be used only once. these rockets would break apart or crash into the ocean after each launch. now, several companies have developed rockets that can land safely and fly multiple times. studies show that using these reusable rockets reduces costs by sixty - five percent compared to building new ones each time. because of this, more companies can now afford to send equipment into space.
a small satellite company that once found space launches too costly can now get its equipment into orbit. this shift means that space exploration will open up to many new companies and projects, not just the largest and wealthiest organizations.
this change in rocket design proves that space technology continues to advance in ways that protect the environment.
this improvement in rocket technology means that space companies can now focus on developing better navigation systems for their launches.
this dramatic drop in cost creates new opportunities in the space industry because companies no longer need massive budgets to launch their projects.
this reduction in expenses shows that space companies are becoming more efficient at managing their resources and equipment.

Explanation:

The text emphasizes the cost - reduction (65% cost reduction due to reusable rockets) and the consequence that more companies can afford space exploration. Option C directly connects the cost drop (claim: cost - related, evidence: 65% cost reduction) to new opportunities (more companies can afford) in the space industry, which is in line with the overall logic of the text. Option A talks about environmental protection which is not mentioned in the given text. Option B focuses on navigation systems which is off - topic. Option D is about resource management efficiency, but the main idea of the text is about cost - enabled access for more companies, not internal resource management of space companies.

Answer:

C. This dramatic drop in cost creates new opportunities in the space industry because companies no longer need massive budgets to launch their projects.