@reaIBlackMatrix @SciGuySpace Having an alternative with entirely different suppliers and components is kinda essential though. Need a Plan B if anything grounds the SpaceX fleet even temporarily.
@joelmcairo@HeroOfApollo@SciGuySpace Easier to test that on an expendable relaunch though. No sense not aiming for landing each time if that means you can refuel and send it again.
@lorengrush Can it be safely repaired now? Presumably it can't collapse further so would be safe to work on making new framing & cables to re hoist?
@eranosdav @EgamerSfs @Erdayastronaut Or go "over the hill" and re-enter atmosphere without reaching orbit from first burn. If you have a scramjet to boost speed but need air and velocity that works (in kerbal (as long as your dive is shallow enough and you can get nose up again without stalling or exploding))