> Isn't that what they currently do for the falcon 9s? It's not (not even close). Falcon 9 first stage isn't reentering from orbital velocity. It's essentiall

> Isn't that what they currently do for the falcon 9s? It's not (not even close). Falcon 9 first stage isn't reentering from orbital velocity. It's essentially impossible, and if it weren't it would be terribly wasteful. Orbital velocity is going to be primarily shed by atmosphere.