Just watched part of today's launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Spaceport in California. The rocket launched, dumped the 2nd stage and the package into low earth orbit, then turned around and landed on a ship in the ocean with amazing accuracy. Watching the first stage descend and land was impressive. With reusable rockets, the cost of getting into space is dropping. With Russia and China both proposing ambitious space projects, a new space age is beginning.
Check out the video on YouTube. The rocket launches just before the 20 minute mark and stage 1 sticks the landing around the 26 minute mark.
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