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What is the purpose of a recoverable rocket booster?

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  1. To become the payload
  2. To be reused on later flights
  3. To stay permanently in orbit

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References

  1. Launch Services Program Rockets | NASA www.nasa.gov/launch-services-program-rockets Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. SpaceX Falcon Program | Federal Aviation Administration www.faa.gov/space/stakeholder_engagement/SpaceX_Falcon_Program Checked 2026-10-10.

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