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> The first phase will see Rocket Lab attempt to recover a full Electron first stage from the ocean downrange of Launch Complex 1 and have it shipped back to Ro
by indolering 7y ago
> The first phase will see Rocket Lab attempt to recover a full Electron first stage from the ocean downrange of Launch Complex 1 and have it shipped back to Rocket Lab’s Production Complex for refurbishment
Has anyone been able to economically refurbish engines fished out of salt water? I know that NASA and SpaceX both failed at this, why would the Electron be better suited for saltwater recovery?
- deepsun 7y agoMaybe because they don't have the most vulnerable part of a rocket engine -- turbine?