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Two factors: 1. Yes, they will eventually be launching elsewhere. SpaceX is currently building its own launch facility in Brownsville, TX, which would indeed p
by 0xffff2 12y ago
Two factors:
1. Yes, they will eventually be launching elsewhere. SpaceX is currently building its own launch facility in Brownsville, TX, which would indeed permit landing at the cape.
2. Elon Musk seems to think that despite the expense, they can fly the rocket back to the launch pad for lighter payloads.
- jccooper 12y agoFlorida's an awful long way from Brownsville. Take a look at the launch danger zones chart; first stage recovery is just off the coast. Maybe you could finagle a second stage recovery in Florida from Texas, but only from very specific inclinations. Doesn't seem likely to be useful.
- djloche 12y agoMy guess is that once they have their facility operational in TX, they will primarily launch from there, and keep Florida and California as backup options for their clients / use when necessary.