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In parallel with Starship developments, SpaceX recently set a new record for booster reusability, marking a historic achievement. On August 28th, Falcon 9's B1067 booster successfully landed on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas after 30 launches and landings—making it the first orbital class rocket to reach this milestone.
This achievement reflects over 15 years of innovation in reusable rocket technology, allowing SpaceX to significantly reduce launch costs and increase flight cadence. Gwyn Shotwell, President of SpaceX, lauded this success as a testament to the company's engineering mastery.
With a target of up to 40 reuse cycles per booster, B1067 is well on its way to becoming a long-serving workhorse, solidifying SpaceX's leadership in the commercial launch industry.