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The kinds of parachutes you'd need for a first stage are surprisingly heavy. I doubt they would save any weight, since you have to use the rocket anyway to slo
by gozur88 10y ago
The kinds of parachutes you'd need for a first stage are surprisingly heavy. I doubt they would save any weight, since you have to use the rocket anyway to slow down to the parachute's operational range.
- varjag 10y agoIn addition you are more mission-flexible with the weight expended for fuel. It can be used to either soft land the stage, or give extra boost to a GEO mission or a heavier payload.