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Falcon 9 Flight 20 (Orbcomm)
The first successful vertical landing of an orbital rocket.
Mission Overview
After delivering 11 satellites, the first stage returned to Landing Zone 1 at Cape Canaveral, performing a perfect vertical touchdown.
Learning from History
"This mission proved that the "first stage" of a rocket didn't have to be thrown away after every flight."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Rocket / Reusable |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | 9x Merlin 1D |