partially reusable launch vehicle
C3271
concept
A partially reusable launch vehicle is a space launch system in which only some components—such as the first stage, boosters, or engines—are recovered and refurbished for multiple flights, while the remaining parts are expended.
All labels observed (9)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| partially reusable launch vehicle canonical | 4 |
| reusable launch vehicle stage | 2 |
| two-stage-to-orbit vehicle | 2 |
| PSLV variant | 1 |
| partially reusable launch system | 1 |
| partially reusable rocket | 1 |
| reusable rocket | 1 |
| reusable suborbital rocket stage | 1 |
| subscale Starship prototype | 1 |
Instances (14)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Starship upper stage | reusable launch vehicle stage |
| Space Shuttle | partially reusable launch system |
| New Glenn | partially reusable rocket |
|
Falcon 9 rocket
surface form:
Falcon 9
|
— |
| BFR | two-stage-to-orbit vehicle |
| Starhopper | subscale Starship prototype |
| New Shepard booster | reusable suborbital rocket stage |
|
Falcon Heavy rocket
surface form:
Falcon Heavy
|
— |
| Falcon 9 first stage | reusable launch vehicle stage |
| Neutron | reusable rocket |
| Neutron launch vehicle | — |
| PSLV-QM | PSLV variant |
| K-1 launch vehicle | two-stage-to-orbit vehicle |
| K-1 | — |