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SpaceX catches the Starship to end Flight 15
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GMoromisato
· 2026-11-15 Sun 00:49 UTC ·
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Yes, but it's an order of magnitude difference. Today a Falcon 9 launch cost ~$20 million, mostly because they throw away the second stage.
Propellant for a Falcon 9 launch is ~$500K.
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gorkish
· 2026-11-15 Sun 01:17 UTC ·
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Starship is more efficient than F9 but in terms of multiple launches per day, the supply chain is indeed a factor. An hourly launch cadence is going to consume roughly as much natural gas as Houston.
Propellant for a Falcon 9 launch is ~$500K.