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The Falcon has landed December 21, 2015 7:37 pm podrock

Congratulations SpaceX!

Right on schedule, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster made a beautiful soft landing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station moments ago. It’s a huge moment in the history of spaceflight, marking the first time a rocket has ascended into orbit and landed back on Earth.

http://gizmodo.com/spacex-has-sent-a-rocket-to-space-and-back-to-earth-1749192599

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--bHOSq6np--/wvpyfu1mkcqma8wrqgzr.gif

  • Well done! 4.0. by bowser 2015-12-23 13:14:07
    • What's the advantage? by ER 2015-12-21 20:01:07
      • I think this is what we're getting instead of flying cars by mcfly 2015-12-22 15:31:50
        • Eventually, full reusability of orbital launch systems. by TB 2015-12-21 20:11:27
          • Plus, a better method of re-entry. by podrock 2015-12-21 20:36:00
            • I understand. But could you break it down for me? by ER 2015-12-21 20:15:32
          • A time exposure shot: by TB 2015-12-21 19:47:56

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