SpaceX has tried to parachute back several first stages, without success. Parachutes for something that heavy and going that fast are very heavy and prone to f

SpaceX has tried to parachute back several first stages, without success. Parachutes for something that heavy and going that fast are very heavy and prone to failure. They also limit you to dropping it in the drink; avoiding that is key to the success of a reusable rocket.