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Re:SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th t... by fluoridation on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @11:24AM (#45040997)
And yet the boosters are not being reused. They're just making brand new engines for every launch. If we're generous they're being dismantled and recycled.
Re:SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th t... by stetrain on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @11:26AM (#45041014)
They were talking about Falcon 9, which is absolutely being reused.
Re:SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th t... by fluoridation on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @11:33AM (#45041109)
Alright, if we're talking about Falcon 9, I don't know what the cost savings are for a reusable rocket, or if there are any. If someone has that data, feel free to provide it.
Re:SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th t... by Powdering7082 on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @11:59AM (#45041437)
> As of 2024, SpaceX's internal costs for a Falcon 9 launch are estimated between $15 million[186] and $28 million,[185] factoring in workforce expenses, refurbishment, assembly, operations, and facility depreciation.[187] These efficiencies are primarily due to the reuse of first-stage boosters and payload fairings.[188] The second stage, which is not reused, is believed to be the largest expense per launch, with the company's COO stating that each costs $12 million to produce.[189]

From wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9#Pricing

Re:SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th t... by 0xffff2 on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @11:59AM (#45041431)
There are a lot of variables, but very roughly, the Falcon 9 has cut launch costs in half compared to its competitors.