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article A Brief Recap of Reusable Rockets

In the decades since the first rockets flew, the only launch vehicle capable of any kind of reuse was the Space Shuttle, which required in-depth inspection and refurbishment after each flight. Meanwhile, SpaceX and Blue Origin, among others, are revolutionizing the space launch industry and building rockets that can – and have – been reused. What's changed, and why is reusability coming back?

infographic Blue Origin New Glenn Landing (Draft) Blue Origin New Glenn Landing Direct link

This is the approximate trajectory of the Blue Origin New Glenn booster during a launch.

The New Glenn booster will be recovered on every mission.

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infographic Blue Origin New Shepard Landing (Draft) Blue Origin New Shepard Landing Direct link

This is the approximate trajectory the Blue Origin New Shepard will take during a launch.

The New Shepard propulsion module and crew capsules will be recovered on every mission.

infographic Blue Origin New Glenn Components (Draft) Blue Origin New Glenn Components Direct link

This is a brief overview of the components of the Blue Origin New Glenn in its two-stage configuration.

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infographic SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Trajectory compared to Blue Origin's New Shepard (Draft) SpaceX Falcon 9 Booster Trajectory compared to Blue Origin's New Shepard Direct link

This is a comparison of the trajectory of the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster returning to Earth and the trajectory the Blue Origin New Shepard takes during a trip into space.

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