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[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's impressive, I do wonder if they have some estimated lifespan for each rocket or how many times it's reusable. Unless they intend to just keep using it with minimal to no maintenance at all. Which I guess would eventually lead to this.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Yea the previous goal was 10 flights, now the goal is send it until something breaks.

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