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by HeadsUpHigh 2890 days ago
>If you look at the numbers from SpaceX, 4 launches per rocket is where the reusability starts making sense.

Shotwell mentioned that SpaceX actually saved money even on their first reused booster which was broken down and inspected to pieces. So I think your number doesn't stand. The Falcon 9 has a unique cost structure compared to other rockets, completely aimed towards making reusability work out as quickly as possible.