Reusable Rocket Success in China 🚀

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No, the key SpaceX capability was to land the Starship back at the launch tower for a quick turnaround time of refueling and re-launching

SpaceX cannot directly refuel and launch; it needs to return to the factory for monitoring, replacing damaged and vulnerable components, testing, and preparing for launch. This process currently takes 7 to 14 days.

 

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SpaceX cannot directly refuel and launch; it needs to return to the factory for monitoring, replacing damaged and vulnerable components, testing, and preparing for launch. This process currently takes 7 to 14 days.

That’s the Falcon 9 turnaround time. The goal for Starship will eventually be multiple times a day…especially the dedicated orbital refuelers.