EU pursuing a "rocket catcher" to chase down boosters in mid-flight

Historically, space launches are anything but cheap, but reusable rocket programs like those from SpaceX and Blue Origin promise to bring down the outlay in a big way (if they're not already). The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has kicked off a new three-year research project in a similar vein, with preparations underway to develop a "rocket catcher" that snaffles boosters in mid-air for reuse.

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Category: Space

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• DLR
• Launch Vehicles
• Recycled rockets
• Recycling
• Rocket

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