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Falcon 9 (CRS-8)
The first successful landing on a drone ship.
Mission Overview
SpaceX successfully landed the first stage of a Falcon 9 rocket on a floating platform at sea, proving that rockets could be recovered and reflown.
Learning from History
"This achievement fundamentally changed the economics of space, making launches significantly cheaper."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Rocket / Reusable |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | Merlin 1D |