Reusable spacecraft

Reusable spacecraft are vehicles designed to be launched into space multiple times, unlike traditional single-use rockets that are discarded after each flight. They are built to withstand the stresses of launch and re-entry, allowing for recovery, refurbishment, and re-use in subsequent missions. This approach reduces costs significantly by avoiding the expense of building new rockets for each mission. Examples include SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Blue Origin's New Shepard. Reusable spacecraft are essential for making space exploration more sustainable and for enabling more frequent, cost-effective access to space.