Everyday Astronaut
@Erdayastronaut · Jun 24, 2019
How many flights is the Merlin actually good for with no major refurbishment now that you’ve reflown it so many times? Is the bearing the limiting factor? Or is it the coking?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
Merlin could probably do 1000 flights too. Turbine blade fatigue cracking would require periodic weld repair or replacement. Probably some seals & bearings as well. Coking not really an issue.
04:33 PM · June 24, 2019 · 0 views
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