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Re:SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lost in landing failure by nerdjon on Wednesday August 28, 2024 @10:10AM (#41379735)
Interesting, I figured that they were basically subsidizing the first launch in the hopes of making it back in later launches.

I could have sworn I remember there being an article about them doing something for the Government and they wanted a fresh rocket so it cost more. But maybe I am remembering wrong.

So roughly first rocket at cost and then if they are successful (which is for sure an incentive) the rest is profit above maintenance cost.

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Re:SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lost in landing failure by throwaway48540 on Wednesday August 28, 2024 @12:30PM (#41381296)
The flight cost more because they also wanted to fly much further
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Re:SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lost in landing failure by asadotzler on Wednesday August 28, 2024 @01:47PM (#41382124)
NASA used to want a fresh rocket, now they prefer the second flight to the first because any "bugs" get shaken out during the maiden voyage.

They've always made money on the bulk of their first flights but the income is much better for later flights where the booster is already paid for.

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