"There are, of course, many critics of reusability. And it has less to do with the possibility of successfully landing a rocket and more to do with the condition of a spacecraft after a launch. Doubters argue that even if rockets could be reused, the resulting stress from a trip to space would render the spacecraft subpar for future missions.
Musk acknowledged this challenge during the interview, noting that after SpaceX lands a rocket "intact," the company will then have to examine the rocket for potential improvements.
There will likely be plenty more work for SpaceX after the first successful landing before reusability becomes a reality.
But the upside for SpaceX if it achieves reusability is enormous. Reusability would be revolutionary to the economics of space launch services. As Musk explained during the interview, the cost of its rockets are around $60 million, but the cost of the propellant is only about $250,000 to $300,000 -- "about as expensive as fueling up a 747," Musk noted."Quoted from RickBoozer of SpaceX
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