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eberkain t1_j8jf8w2 wrote

Reply to comment by Bensemus in SpaceX rolls naked Starship prototype to test site by RGregoryClark

Got to be a test for HLS, it would make zero sense to use expendable vehicles on starlink or tankers.

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Bensemus t1_j8jqrla wrote

Most likely HLS or a ground test vehicle of some kind but SpaceX may use some disposable Starships for Starlink. If their factory is up to 1 a day but they don’t have reuse figured out then disposable is a way to get some use out of them. Unlikely but possible.

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eberkain t1_j8jt77p wrote

Well the factory is more like 1 every 3 months, starlink needs to be as cheap as possible also, I can't imagine any scenario where they use expendable ships to launch starlink.

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