Why Are Reusable Rockets So Hard To Make?
Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 08:00
in Astronomy & Space
Giving it a go... EPABy Angelo Niko Grubišić, University of SouthamptonSpaceX is attempting a huge feat in spacecraft engineering. It is seeking to land the first stage of its Falcon 9-R rocket on a floating platform at sea. Normally this would end up at the bottom of the ocean. If successful, SpaceX will shake the rocket launch market, by shaving millions of dollars off launch costs. read more
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