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You are launching 8x more payload vs ~15 reuses of Falcon9
by dzhiurgis 3y ago
You are launching 8x more payload vs ~15 reuses of Falcon9
- senectus1 3y agothe weights isn't the only upgrade, the SIZE is another very important metric.... They'll be able to get much larger objects up there without having to piece them together up there. Especially important for habitable objects and factory objects.
- dotancohen 3y agoThe current iteration of Starship has a payload bay door fit only for the Starlink satellite.
- senectus1 3y ago"The current iteration" is also just a proof of concept. Their published plans include fliptop and large bay doors. not to mention the HLS (Human Landing System) that includes an airlock.