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Ask HN: Why are SpaceX's smaller space missiles being launched?

3 pointsby aharonovichover 10 years ago
The Falcon costs ~3 times more than the Falcon Heavy per Kg of mass, so why not combine several Falcon launches to one Falcon Heavy?

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dylanhassingerover 10 years ago
because the Falcon Heavy isn&#x27;t out of development yet.<p>And because it relies on the Falcon for parts. So getting the Falcon running perfectly is first priority.<p>And because not every payload will make sense for a Falcon Heavy, there will probably still be a logistical need for a smaller rocket.<p>And last but not least, the Falcon price will probably come down once they get the re-landing legs working.
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