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The booster catch was insane! (video.twimg.com)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works to c/spacex@sh.itjust.works
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[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

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