Re:SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th t...
by fluoridation on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @11:33AM
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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.
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Re:SpaceX's giant Starship Mars rocket nails critical 10th t...
by Powdering7082 on Wednesday August 27, 2025 @11:59AM
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> 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