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Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket explodes in second test flight | CNN (www.cnn.com)
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket system reached several milestones in its second test flight before the rocket booster and spacecraft exploded over the Gulf of Mexico.

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[–] FauxPseudo 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You should look further into what that 25% difference is as far as cost and labor. Because that number is lying to you.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm pretty sure I remember reading that the cost to refurbish the shuttle boosters ended up costing as much or more than new ones.