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ESA is outright stating that the landing rocket they're developing is a "fast follower" copy. So it's not just the Chinese who are following SpaceX on landing r
by bdamm 8y ago
ESA is outright stating that the landing rocket they're developing is a "fast follower" copy. So it's not just the Chinese who are following SpaceX on landing rockets.
- adventured 8y agoIt's the only logical path for larger rockets. Everyone in that segment will eventually copy what SpaceX has done. Even the laggards like Russia will inevitably get around to it, even if it takes 15-20 years. There's no shame in building cars with four wheels if you're Tesla, or having a steering wheel. There's similarly no shame in copying SpaceX on landing rockets if you're ESA, China, JAXA, Roscosmos, or Blue Origin for that matter. It's the right decision.