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What parts of this can be reused? I bet the engine is OK, but seems like the sides of the ... tube ... were pretty roughed up. I guess that's probably the cheap
by iwaztomack 2y ago
What parts of this can be reused? I bet the engine is OK, but seems like the sides of the ... tube ... were pretty roughed up. I guess that's probably the cheapest part of the assembly though.
- valine 2y agoAll of it can be reused. Their plan is for the tower to set the booster back down and immediately relaunch it.
- nine_k 2y agoEverything except the stage connector ring (which uses pyro bolts I believe) should be directly reusable, after an inspection, light brushing, and refueling / recharging. Maybe the bottom uses some ablative material, then a new coat of it needs to be applied / attached. All the internals should have enough resource for likely dozens of launches, if Falcon-9 is any indication.