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If the cost of returning and refurbishing a rocket stage is less than the cost of building a new one then that gives a competitive advantage on price. But spac
by JohnCClarke 10mo ago
If the cost of returning and refurbishing a rocket stage is less than the cost of building a new one then that gives a competitive advantage on price.
But space flight is a strategic competency for states so China, the EU, and even eventually Russia, will all develop reusable rockets. I suspect that launch capacity will far exceed demand and that none will make profits for a long time.
- m4rtink 10mo agoIf only EU would take affordable mass space launch like the critical strategic capability it is :P