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Is the BFR also expected to land on droneships?

• mikeash 9y ago
  No, the plan is for it to always return to the launch site.
  • sq_ 9y ago
    To add to this, SpaceX has said at some point that they are planning to land the BFR directly back on the launch clamps to remove the need for landing legs.
    • nerpderp83 9y ago
      Sounds like a nice option and a scary default.
      • sq_ 9y ago
        When Elon (I think it was him) was talking about it, he seemed pretty confident that they could do it effectively. They already land the Falcon 9s on a relatively small area; with a bit of extra maneuvering capability right before touchdown, along with the Raptor engine's deep throttling ability, it should be entirely possible to do pinpoint landings.