[PowerfulWizard]

SpaceX’s propulsive recovery testing began over ten years ago, meaning a development campaign starting today would be ten years behind SpaceX if they can progress at the same speed. It seems crazy to me that essentially no one is even trying to follow the path demonstrated by SpaceX.

[ortusdux]

https://www.relativityspace.com/terran-r

[PowerfulWizard]

It's true that Relativity Space Terran-R, Rocket Lab Neutron, and Blue Origin New Glenn are under development and are planning first stage re-use although none have flown. And also Stoke Space is developing a 2nd stage re-use solution which SpaceX hasn't solved yet. I think another American company could have a Falcon 9 competitor within 5 years if they really move fast. But they haven't yet reached the stage that SpaceX reached 10 years ago.