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by ogre_codes
2159 days ago
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By catching the farings, SpaceX pockets $6m per launch. If they catch them, they can reuse them 5+ times. If they get dumped in the ocean, they might be able to use them a second time, but the salt water degrades them so more than a couple launches is unlikely. So each time a faring hits the water, it costs SpaceX $500,000 – $1 million dollars or more. At 22 launches per year, that adds up in a hurry. |
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