SpaceX reusable launch system

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf reusable launch system
gptkbp:announced 2011
gptkbp:application vertical landing
gptkbp:awards Collier Trophy (2018)
gptkbp:CEO gptkb:Elon_Musk
gptkbp:component autonomous drone ship
cold gas thrusters
grid fins
landing legs
entry burn
landing burn
boost-back burn
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:SpaceX
gptkbp:enables cost reduction in space launches
recovery and reuse of first stage boosters
gptkbp:fairingRecovery yes
gptkbp:fairingRecoveryMethod parachute and ship catch
gptkbp:firstFlight 2015
gptkbp:firstStageRecovery yes
gptkbp:firstSuccessfulLanding gptkb:Falcon_9_Flight_20
gptkbp:goal increase launch frequency
reduce cost of access to space
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SpaceX reusable launch system
gptkbp:influenced other commercial launch providers
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:NASA_Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:landingDate gptkb:Of_Course_I_Still_Love_You
gptkb:Just_Read_the_Instructions
gptkb:Landing_Zone_1
2015-12-21
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive
gptkbp:notableMission gptkb:SES-10
gptkb:Transporter-1
gptkb:CRS-8
Starlink launches
gptkbp:recoveryAttempts over 150 (as of 2023)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Starship_launch_system
gptkbp:reusedStages over 100 times (as of 2023)
gptkbp:secondStageRecovery no (as of 2023)
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:successfulLandings over 130 (as of 2023)
gptkbp:technology propulsive landing
autonomous guidance
reusable hardware
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkb:Falcon_Heavy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Falcon_Heavy_side_booster_landings
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6