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[-] Gbagginsthe3rd@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago

What is the advantage if catching the rocket instead of letting it land? Less weight?

[-] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 10 points 9 months ago

Yeah, less weight without landing legs, plus faster turn around since it's already were it needs to go.

[-] Birch@sh.itjust.works 3 points 9 months ago

I'm also guessing less wear of the launch/landing pad?

[-] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 months ago

Presumably, though you'd get more moving parts on the catch to wear.

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