T+44: SpaceX and the Age of Reusability

SpaceX made history this week by launching SES-10 with a previously-flown first stage. I discuss implications of this achievement, the things we learned from Elon Musk in the post-flight press briefing, and the doubters, as always.

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• SES-10 Hosted Webcast - YouTube
• Press event with Elon Musk - Everyday Astronaut
• SES, SpaceX, and the Steady Beat of Progress - Main Engine Cut Off
• One More Step - Main Engine Cut Off
• SpaceX’s reusability effort faces one more big challenge — Space Intel Report
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