Exterior view of the SpaceX headquarters with recovered Falcon 9 rocket booster on display in Hawthorne, CA. (Image: Tada Images/AdobeStock)

Reusable rockets, also known as reusable launch vehicles (RLVs), are designed to be launched, recovered, refurbished, and relaunched multiple times, unlike traditional expendable rockets that are discarded after a single use. Reusable rockets represent a significant step forward in space exploration and commercial space travel, offering the potential for more affordable, accessible, and frequent space missions.

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