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To: Moonman62
Don't know the specs on the SpaceX boosters. But, once again, the satellite wasn't designed for on-orbit repair and trying to catch the satellite and attached a propulsion module to the correct location on the satellite is a tricky proposition. One that would require a specially built module and one that "probably" doesn't exist. I put probably in quotes since I don't have access to the manufacturers' advanced design centers.

Also, it would probably be cheaper to build and launch a replacement satellite.

17 posted on 08/03/2016 9:23:40 AM PDT by Purdue77 (We got robbed!! Hillary for Prosecution and Prison.)
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To: Purdue77

Also, it would probably be cheaper to build and launch a replacement satellite.

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A smart FReeper once said that was the case with the Hubble space telescope.

One good thing about the SpaceX recovered stages is a rocket launch using one would be dirt cheap compared to other launch services.


18 posted on 08/03/2016 9:35:50 AM PDT by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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