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Originally Posted by Dadhawk
No, I'm saying they are spending money on overbuilt thrusters for a single use. Whether they have to be overhauled between launches they are still more expensive than they need to be for a "throw away"
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I guess the point is they've already been built and (mostly) paid for, vs. designing and manufacturing brand new expendable rocket engines. 'Overbuilt' can also mean a greater factor of safety and reliability. Either way, it's over budget and late - I'm disappointed as well.