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As Tesla hits speed bump after speed bump, Elon Musk loses his mind in anti-media rant

Ian Johnston Silver badge

Re: Don't forget critics..

I mean... take the idea for the rocket which can also land itself: there was already an actual working concept around in the 90's.

Indeed, and there is a huge opportunity cost to retaining enough fuel to land the first stages. NASA and the Russkis aren't stupid - they could and would have done it years ago if it made economic sense.

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