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    5 days ago

    A prior head of NASA is quoted multiple times saying reusable first stages would be impossible, only 5-10 years before SpaceX landed 2 falcon heavy first stages simultaneously.

    And were they reused?

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      Yes, both B1023 and B1025 had flown before when they flew as the FH side boosters, so they were reused