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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.


They were talking about Falcon 9, which is absolutely being reused.


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.


> 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


There are a lot of variables, but very roughly, the Falcon 9 has cut launch costs in half compared to its competitors.




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