🚀SpaceX is no longer pursuing propulsive landings with the Dragon 2 capsule
🌕A Dragon capsule landing on Mars is not the best approach
💰The cost of propulsive landings on Earth outweighs the benefits
👨🚀SpaceX's Dragon capsule is primarily designed for cargo and crew ferrying to the International Space Station
📺Stay tuned for updates on SpaceX's next generation vehicle and plans for Mars
Why did SpaceX abandon propulsive landings?
—It would have taken a tremendous amount of effort to qualify propulsive landings for safety, and the benefits did not outweigh the costs.
Is the Dragon 2 still capable of landing propulsively?
—Technically, yes, but SpaceX decided to remove the landing legs that would have protruded through the heat shield.
What is the best way to land on Mars?
—SpaceX is exploring new approaches for landing on Mars, and their next generation rockets and spacecraft will demonstrate a more effective method.
What is the Dragon capsule primarily designed for?
—The Dragon capsule is designed for cargo and crew ferrying to the International Space Station.
What can we expect from SpaceX in the future?
—Stay tuned for updates on SpaceX's next generation vehicle and plans for Mars, which will be unveiled at the International Astronautical Congress.
00:02Elon Musk announced that SpaceX will no longer pursue propulsive landings with the Dragon 2 capsule.
00:14Challenges surrounding propulsive landings and why sending a Dragon 2 capsule to Mars is no longer the best plan.
03:32The history of the Dragon capsule and its role in cargo and crew ferrying to the International Space Station.
06:18The reasons behind abandoning propulsive landings and the cost-benefit analysis.
08:52The future plans of SpaceX and the unveiling of their next generation vehicle for Mars missions.
