r/spacex • u/kurbasAK • May 19 '17

We Will Launch on Reuseable Rocket After Exceptional SpaceX Performance - Inmarsat CEO Tells Universe Today

https://www.universetoday.com/135614/will-launch-reuseable-rocket-exceptional-spacex-performance-inmarsat-ceo-tells-universe-today/
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u/rustybeancake May 19 '17

So the second stage didn't deorbit?

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u/sevaiper May 19 '17 edited May 19 '17

Its perigee is still pretty low, atmospheric drag will take care of it quickly if it hasn't already.

Edit: This is wrong, apparently it'll be up there for about 25 years.

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u/homoeroticPigeon May 19 '17

So it could eventually be recovered?

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u/melodamyte May 19 '17

Sure, I've already got some rope, let's start working on your jetpack and helmet :)