[ceejayoz]

Some of SpaceX's first stages are getting close to the individual Shuttles' launch counts, with substantially less turnaround time and cost than Shuttle ever had.

Starship has work to do, but it's hard to argue they're not at least on the right path.

[marcusverus]

SpaceX was able to re-fly a Falcon 9 in 3 weeks, and it was reported[0] that the refurb process only took 9 days. So they're well on their way.

It's also worth noting that Booster (the first stage), Starship (the second stage) and Raptor (the rocket engine) were all designed with the benefit of the above experience and with the goal of same-day reuse in mind. They know where all of the refurb time went and where the bottlenecks are.

I have no doubt that they can reduce the turnaround further, but the goal of same-day re-flight does seem mighty ambitious.

[0] https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-falcon-9-new-booster-turnar...

[cwillu]

Also, less cost in life.