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To: NorthMountain

OK, thank you... i did not know that

i thought they all landed upright


29 posted on 06/06/2024 11:51:10 AM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Chode
When operational, Starship and Superheavy will carry out powered landings on land, back at the launch site.

As a historical note, the first few test landings of Falcon-9 were on water. The brought the booster to a halt just above the surface, and then let it fall in the drink.

SpaceX feature film: How NOT to Land an Orbital Class Booster

We've come a long way!

32 posted on 06/06/2024 12:18:05 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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