Reusable Falcon 9 Launcher from Space-X!
What it is
A SpaceX concept animation showing the planned fully reusable Falcon 9, with both first and second stages performing vertical landings.
Why Hacker News recommends it
Linked as a historical artifact of SpaceX's early reusability ambitions, including the once-planned reusable second stage.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2012, last 2021
What HN commenters said
“here is SpaceX's fantastic animation of their ultimate goal for Falcon 9”
Animation of Falcon 9's full flight plan
jessriedel, 2013-04 · Recommendation · in “SpaceX Grasshopper Flies High”
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Topics: spacex, falcon 9, reusability, grasshopper, concept animation
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