The Falcon has landed

podrock — 12/22/2015 3:37:21 AM (archived)

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

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The Falcon has landed - podrock - 12/22/2015 3:37:21 AM
- Well done! 4.0. - bowser - 12/23/2015 9:14:07 PM
- What's the advantage? - ER - 12/22/2015 4:01:07 AM
  - I think this is what we're getting instead of flying cars - mcfly - 12/22/2015 11:31:50 PM
  - Re: What's the advantage? - TB - 12/22/2015 4:11:27 AM
    - Plus, a better method of re-entry. - podrock - 12/22/2015 4:36:00 AM
    - I understand. But could you break it down for me? - ER - 12/22/2015 4:15:32 AM
- A time exposure shot: - TB - 12/22/2015 3:47:56 AM

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