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1. pbreit+(OP)[view] [source] 2014-04-19 05:58:41
SpaceX suggested that the boosters account for upwards of 75% if the rocket's cost so reuse is a huge economic benefit. SpaceX estimated that it could reduce a launch from $60m to under $10m.

The space shuttle did have recoverable boosters but the refurbishing process offered much less cost savings.

I believe no other rockets provide for booster recovery.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_reusable_launch_system_d...

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