It was another record breaking day for the team at SpaceX.
Its engineers achieved something never done before.
Rather than have the booster land in the ocean, as is typical, SpaceX managed to slow it from speeds in excess of 17,000 mph (27,350 km/h), guide it gently back to the launchpad and catch it in a pair of giant mechanical arms.
This is not only a step forward for the company but for the field of space exploration. Being able to capture the booster, and therefore reuse it, has the potential to significantly lower the cost of future trips.
It’s full steam ahead at Space X.
Story by: King James Okyere-Tawiah
Source: BBC News