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CynicusRex
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I'm excited like a 10 year old on Christmas.
History has been made, again.
History has been made, again.
So this is a one and done rocket?mfb said:but the real goal is flying to space with it again.
According to previous SpaceX communications, this may well be the first booster to get reused, some time later this year, after it has been tested thoroughly.Greg Bernhardt said:So this is a one and done rocket?
SpaceX used their Falcon 9 rocket to launch a payload into space, and then maneuvered the first stage of the rocket to land on a droneship in the ocean. This was made possible by their advanced rocket technology and precise landing algorithms.
This successful landing is a major milestone for SpaceX and the space industry as a whole. It proves that reusable rocket technology is feasible, which can greatly reduce the cost of space travel and make it more accessible.
As of October 2021, SpaceX has successfully landed on a droneship 86 times. They have also successfully landed on land 67 times, bringing the total successful landings to 153.
Landing on a droneship allows SpaceX to recover the first stage of their rocket from more difficult missions, such as launching heavier payloads or going to higher orbits. It also allows them to save resources by not having to redirect the rocket back to land.
This achievement shows that reusable rocket technology is possible and can greatly reduce the cost of space travel. This opens up opportunities for more frequent and cost-effective launches, potentially leading to more ambitious space missions and exploration.