Jaw-dropping video shows onboard view of SpaceX's ocean landing
 

Jaw-dropping video shows onboard view of SpaceX's ocean landing
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What's even cooler than watching SpaceX stick its landing? Seeing it from the rocket's perspective.

SpaceX released onboard footage after the Falcon 9's first stage landed on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

It was the first successful drone ship landing for Elon Musk's private spaceflight company and the fifth time SpaceX has made the attempt.

SEE ALSO: Fifth time's the charm: SpaceX finally lands on its drone ship in the ocean


In addition to the onboard footage, SpaceX has released crisp 4K video of the landing.




This won't be the last barge landing for SpaceX, though. The company has more planned to refine the technique. Eventually, SpaceX wants to land reusable rocket stages on land and water after trips to space. Read more...


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