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Old June 21st 16, 04:12 AM posted to sci.space.policy,sci.physics,sci.astro
Fred J. McCall[_3_]
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Vaughn Simon wrote:

On 6/20/2016 5:30 PM, Fred J. McCall wrote:
SpaceX has
dismantled and inspected the first booster they recovered. They have
stated that it all looks clean and virtually brand new.


Yet curiously SpaceX hasn't yet static test fired any recovered
boosters. I know that SpaceX is busy trying to increase their launch
tempo (and having considerable success) but this delay really is
starting to get curious, particularly in the face of their success at
recovery. Their stated goal was to static fire a recovered booster
several times, and to do it quickly. It hasn't happened. Why not?


Because they're busy. Nothing 'curious' about that.


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