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		simonh on May 30, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SpaceX successfully launches two humans into orbit The shuttle had a payload to LEO capacity of 27 tons, but Falcon Heavy can lift over 60 tons. The problem with the Shuttle was the orbiter itself was enormously heavy.

cma on May 30, 2020 [–]

Wasn’t today Falcon 9? Presumably Falcon Heavy’s cost per seat is higher. Falcon 9 is 24 tons or so I think.

simonh on May 31, 2020 | [–]

Sure, but I think it's fair to compare the capabilities and costs across the whole system.

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