SpaceX Aims to Double the Original Goal

Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, is once again aiming to extend the lifespan of the Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage, also known as the booster.

Record Breaking Booster

Last week, a Falcon 9 rocket was launched with a booster that has been used in fifteen previous rocket launches, setting a new record. The company announced earlier this year that it now aims for each Falcon 9 booster to be used 20 times before retirement.

Doubling the Target

When the current model of Falcon 9 was introduced in 2018, SpaceX aimed to use each booster for ten Falcon 9 launches. This target was later increased to 15 and now they’re aiming to use each booster 20 times.

Reusability Leading the Way

The reuse of rocket first stages is what has made SpaceX a world leader in the space industry. It has not only made launches cheaper, but also enabled rockets to be launched at a faster rate. This year alone, SpaceX has launched 46 rockets in the Falcon family, which means the company has been launching a rocket every fourth day on average.

The Art Conclusion

In the world of space exploration, SpaceX is like that overachiever who keeps raising the bar just for the fun of it. They’re not just reaching for the stars, they’re making sure they can hitch multiple rides on the same rocket to get there.

And now, a rhyme for the times:

SpaceX is soaring, their record’s not boring,
Boosting the game, while the others are snoring,
Twenty times reuse, that’s what they’re scoring,
In the space race, it’s SpaceX we’re adoring.

Source: Feber