SpaceX plans to launch 52 times this year: an average of one launch a week

SpaceX set a record 31 launches last year and plans to launch 52 this year, equivalent to one launch every 7 days.

At a recent meeting of NASA's oversight committee, Committee member Sandra Magnus revealed that SpaceX's goal this year is "an ambitious list of 52 launches," "an incredible pace," CNBC reported. ”

In 2022, SpaceX has successfully launched three Falcon 9 rockets. In addition to the Falcon 9, SpaceX also plans to launch several Falcon Heavy rockets in 2022.

However, Magnus also called for caution and security, "both NASA and SpaceX must ensure that appropriate attention and priorities are focused on NASA's mission and that appropriate resources are provided to ensure that this speed is maintained in a safe manner." ”

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket completed 31 launches in 2021, with a success rate of 100%, breaking the record of 26 launches set in 2020. Of the 31 launches, 17 were specially deployed "Starlink" satellite networking launches.

It is worth noting that in 2021, SpaceX only used the new first stage rocket twice, and the rest of the launches used recovery rockets, and even the first one-arrow 11 fly 11 recovery rocket was born.

According to CNBC, SpaceX leadership has said that reusing rockets can reduce the cost of each launch from the usual $60 million to $90 million to less than $30 million. Without significantly increasing production, reusing rockets is also a way for SpaceX to increase the frequency of launches.