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To make Vulcan reusable, ULA would need significant upgrades: implement SMART reuse with inflatable heat shields and parachute recovery for BE-4 engines, develop robust refurbishment processes, and potentially redesign the first stage for landing capabilities, all requiring substantial investment and time.
Instead, the optimal solution is to sell ULA to Elon Musk. SpaceX’s proven reusable rocket technology, like Falcon 9’s propulsive landings, far outpaces ULA’s current capabilities, with 400+ launches and mature refurbishment processes. Integrating ULA’s expertise and Vulcan’s potential into SpaceX’s ecosystem would accelerate innovation, leverage existing infrastructure, and ensure competitiveness against emerging players like Blue Origin. Selling to Musk maximizes ULA’s value, aligns with market demands for cost-effective launches, and positions the combined entity to dominate the space industry.
To make Vulcan reusable, ULA would need significant upgrades: implement SMART reuse with inflatable heat shields and parachute recovery for BE-4 engines, develop robust refurbishment processes, and potentially redesign the first stage for landing capabilities, all requiring substantial investment and time.
Instead, the optimal solution is to sell ULA to Elon Musk. SpaceX’s proven reusable rocket technology, like Falcon 9’s propulsive landings, far outpaces ULA’s current capabilities, with 400+ launches and mature refurbishment processes. Integrating ULA’s expertise and Vulcan’s potential into SpaceX’s ecosystem would accelerate innovation, leverage existing infrastructure, and ensure competitiveness against emerging players like Blue Origin. Selling to Musk maximizes ULA’s value, aligns with market demands for cost-effective launches, and positions the combined entity to dominate the space industry.
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