partially reusable launch vehicle

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.

Aliases (2)

• subscale Starship prototype ×1
• two-stage-to-orbit vehicle ×1

Instances (4)

• Falcon 9 rocket
• BFR ("two-stage-to-orbit vehicle")
• Starhopper ("subscale Starship prototype")
• Falcon Heavy rocket