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I heard the cost of fuel and other logistical things per flight is less than $300k but sorry guys can't find the video..



Fuel is ~$200k. "Logistical things" is much more.


Logistics is getting streamlined as well. Range safety used to take ~150 people per launch. The Falcon 9 is now responsible for its own range safety, and will terminate itself faster than a human would if it deviates from its ascent profile substantially. (This was developed by the Air Force in partnership with SpaceX)

http://www.patrick.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/10950...




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