Re:SpaceX launch webcast: Orbcomm-2 Mission [video]
by mikeash on Monday December 21, 2015 @10:20PM
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Falcon 9 is designed to withstand losing one engine and still make it to orbit.
Reusability makes it more interesting. There's a lot of extra fuel on board now which could be used to make up for lost engines if you're willing to throw away the first stage.
Reusability makes it more interesting. There's a lot of extra fuel on board now which could be used to make up for lost engines if you're willing to throw away the first stage.