"Fred J. McCall" wrote in message
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Jeff Findley wrote:

SpaceX just launched CRS-11 on its way to the ISS and it looks to have
been a successful launch and a successful landing of the first stage at
LZ-1 (spot on the center of the pad).

Also, I believe that CRS-11 is reusing the Dragon from CRS-4 after some
refurbishment of course. As with the first refurbished first stage
reuse, it's unclear exactly what they replaced (besides the heat shield)
and how much it cost. But it's nice to see SpaceX at least trying to
reuse as much hardware as they can instead of throwing it away after one
flight.


Yep. This was a first time reuse of a previously flown Dragon.
Frankly, I'm surprised NASA let them do it and didn't insist on all
new equipment.



As I recall the original contract for CRS restricted the use of anything
re-used.

That must have changed (and that's good).

I'm waiting for the first CRS with re-used Dragon AND 1st stage.


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