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By SpaceX numbers, the cost of fuel is 0.3% of the launch, and materials of the rocket are ~2%. The rest is labor. This is why everyone likes the idea of reusa
by Tuna-Fish 12y ago
By SpaceX numbers, the cost of fuel is 0.3% of the launch, and materials of the rocket are ~2%. The rest is labor.
This is why everyone likes the idea of reusable launch vehicles so much.
- billmalarky 12y agoFor anyone curious (like I was), here's a source on those numbers. http://www.space.com/21386-spacex-reusable-rockets-cost.html http://www.space.com/21386-spacex-reusable-rockets-cost.html