SpaceX suggested that the boosters account for upwards of 75% if the rocket's cost so reuse is a huge economic benefit. SpaceX estimated that it could reduce a

SpaceX suggested that the boosters account for upwards of 75% if the rocket's cost so reuse is a huge economic benefit. SpaceX estimated that it could reduce a launch from $60m to under $10m. The space shuttle did have recoverable boosters but the refurbishing process offered much less cost savings. I believe no other rockets provide for booster recovery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_reusable_launch_system_development_program#Economic_issues http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_reusable_launch_system_d...