[jordanb]

I think it might have been back when the shuttle did it in 1981.

[f-securus]

The shuttle that cost 450 million per launch? (And disposable boosters)

[paledot]

The boosters parachuted to the ocean and were reused. Only the external fuel tank was not reusable. However, you're correct that the Shuttle failed utterly to realize the point of reusability, that being low cost and quick turnaround.

[2OEH8eoCRo0]

Moving the goalposts. I didn't say it wasn't revolutionary either, just that they haven't gotten to that part yet.