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1st stage reusability matters more so they can reach a cost model similar to F9, second stage is really just bonus. If they never get the second stage working
by electronbeam 2y ago
1st stage reusability matters more so they can reach a cost model similar to F9, second stage is really just bonus.
If they never get the second stage working with reusability they could strip the design down to a simple S2
- jjk166 2y agoIf they struggle with first stage re-usability for a while, that merely adds cost. Further they probably want to iterate and scale anyways, so in the short term they're gonna be building a lot of first stages anyways. Second stage reentry is necessary for this thing to ever carry people, ostensibly the mission the ship was designed for. It is a hard requirement.