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Re:Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket powers into space by verzali on Wednesday July 10, 2024 @11:07AM (#40927739)
It depends what you do with the rocket. Reuse isn't free, it has costs. Notably you need to carry more fuel with you in order to land, and that negatively affects overall performance. You also need to fly frequently to get the cost advantages. That's one reason SpaceX has turned to Starlink, since the demand from the market isn't enough to really get the benefits from reusable rockets.

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