Why do reusable rockets matter?

“Full & rapid reusability is the holy grail of orbital rocketry Starship is designed to be 100% reusable and ultimately be ready to refly within an hour of landing. This is the key to becoming a multiplanet civilization. No one would buy a single-use airplane, car or even bicycle! You’d need to tow another car just for the return trip 🤣”

— Elon Musk, 20 October 2021 · Post on X ↗