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VIDEO: SPACEX FALLS SHORT OF THE PERFECT LANDING

Falcon 9 Stalls At the Wrong Moment.....Fireball Ensues

SpaceX suffered another setback recently when its Falcon 9 rocket failed to land correctly on its floating landing pad. The space exploration company is seeking to perfect its innovative landing system, whereby a set of rocket engines allow the Falcon 9 to land vertically in a controlled landing without the use of a parachute or other means. The manoeuvre is particularly tricky and requires pinpoint accuracy from the engine and support staff. The SpaceX team suffered a similar loss in January when the Falcon 9 landed too heavily on the seaborne landing platform. Elon Musk and his team will surely take heart that they almost got it spot on this time, hopefully a more successful attempt will soon follow.

CRS-6 First Stage Landing

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  • Hawthorne, CA, USA
  • SpaceX