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Why use a reusable rocket?
Titania launched on a reusable SpaceX rocket, meaning parts of the rocket return to Earth and can be used again. This dramatically reduces the cost of sending satellites into orbit, making space more accessible and affordable for countries like Britain to deploy their surveillance technology.
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