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		gizmo385 on Feb 8, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Musk explains why SpaceX prefers clusters of small... > Seems odd to me, since FH is an interim vehicle until BFR comes on line in 5-10 years. I thought they were targeting launches much sooner than 5-10 years out for the BFR?

Maybestring on Feb 8, 2018 [–]

They are, that doesn't mean you should expect them to hit that target.

Musk doesn't seem to set timelines with the expectation that they will be attained. They are always best case, but development never is.

jlebrech on Feb 9, 2018 | [–]

yep, they still need to make money.

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