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> One is that landing back on the launchpad lets them refuel and relaunch immediately.

How do they structurally, electrically, etc. checkout the rocket after landing?



They haven't done it yet and nobody outside of SpaceX knows their specific plans. Of course we can speculate that they will design sensors and cameras to replace any previously required manual inspections.


An ops problem for later. At least now its possible!


It seems like a pretty expensive assumption that landing the rocket is enough. Relaunching the rocket, which requires inspection and validation procedures and technology, is just as important as landing it.




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