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> Their problem is that they can't keep up with their launch backlog Yes and no. The have 6 boosters sitting around that no one is willing to use because they
by mabbo 10y ago
> Their problem is that they can't keep up with their launch backlog
Yes and no. The have 6 boosters sitting around that no one is willing to use because they were previously flown. No one will take the risk of going first.
As well, SpaceX could meet that demand by increasing their size, but there is a risk that once their backlog is completed they'd need to scale down again. A customer like the internet service smooths that demand no matter the situation.
- nickik 10y agoThat is false. The have people who want to fly them, they have actually already sold some.
- mabbo 10y agoReally? I hadn't realized! Please, sources! Fantastic news for SpaceX. Edit: my point about smoothing demand remains though. If they can double their output without worrying about fluctuations in demand, they'll increase efficiency.