Category Archives: SpaceX

SpaceX Interplanetary Transport System Architecture Unveiled

Posted on Wed, 2016-09-28 by gravityloss

They didn’t seem to optimize so feverishly for low trans Mars injection mass. Kudos for orbit refueling and planning for refueling on Mars, Asteroids, Europa, Callisto or what you have! I’m sure the architecture will still change drastically, it looks … Continue reading →

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SpaceX first landing flight: data

Posted on Wed, 2015-12-23 by gravityloss

SpaceX’s first landing flight’s data at flightclub.io

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SpaceX Did It – What It Should Do Next

Posted on Wed, 2015-12-23 by gravityloss

Congratulations to SpaceX who landed the first stage intact. Assuming cost is roughly related to stage mass and engine count, reusing the first stage saves 9/10 of the whole rocket cost. If they can run the stage ten times, that … Continue reading →

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