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Re:SpaceX's Fram2 returns from first-of-its-kind mission aro... by ceejayoz on Friday April 04, 2025 @04:25PM (#43587277)
The manned capsules, at least, have a launch abort system that was probably originally intended to evolve into landing-capable engines. They even released renders of it years ago.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SuperDraco

In fact, they can currently be used for propulsive landing… if the parachutes fail. https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/10/dragon-propulsive-la...

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