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Re:Starship is still not understood by kiba on Thursday October 28, 2021 @10:03AM (#29026247)
It doesn't matter if Starship can't do all of these. It will still be likely cheaper and more capable than NASA's SLS, even if it's capable of only launching one time.

Remember, SpaceX is engineering a production line to make Starship, not just prototyping Starshipp.

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Re:Starship is still not understood by dangerbird2 on Thursday October 28, 2021 @10:50AM (#29026749)
> That is still a 200-ton to Orbit launcher for the cost of a Falcon 9 or cheaper.

[citation needed]

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Re:Starship is still not understood by panick21_ on Thursday October 28, 2021 @11:15AM (#29027084)
Look at how fast they can build an upper stage with basic materials and standard welders from the oil industry.

The engine cost is reportedly already under 1M and they are building a huge factory t produce more.

Even under the worst assumption, where I take conservative assumptions and then double them you still end up with cost comparable to Falcon Heavy.

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