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[–] ideasware [S] 2 points 0 points (+2|-2) ago 

Another missed landing for SpaceX, on a barge 200 miles out in the sea, rather than at Cape Canaveral a month ago (which was a tremendous success) -- I think that's the third try on a harge, after a successful launch and deployment. Apparently it's a lot harder than it appears, and gives Jeff Bezos of Amazon an opening.

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[–] SexyLoverBoy 1 point 1 point (+2|-1) ago 

Jeff Bezos rocket doesnt even go to orbit, how does this help him in any way? He is making a rocket for a completely different use.

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[–] ideasware [S] 3 points -3 points (+0|-3) ago 

I don't know -- maybe several rockets had multiple uses; have you ever thought of that? Blue Origins has a business plan, believe it or not, and they're executing on that plan with fervor -- including rockets that orbit the earth. I think personally you're just shooting off your mouth, a quarter cocked. Hmmmm?

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[–] iamrage ago 

I'm curious, why don't they just simply crash land it on the ocean and make it so it floats via floatation devices post impact? Get a ship to location to collect it out of the water afterwards.

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[–] 3949086? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That is what NASA did for years, it's expensive to repair and time consuming. Spacex's eventual plan is to land, refuel, and lift off.

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[–] iamrage ago 

I didn't realize repairs were needed afterwards. Interesting. Thanks!

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[–] 365itsolutions 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Salt water is terrible on everything. They are looking to turn around quickly. Like planes, if they are not flying, they are not making money.