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SpaceX Launches Load to ISS, Successfully Tests Falcon 9 Over Water

Posted by timothy on from the not-at-the-same-time dept.

mosb1000 (710161) writes "SpaceX is reporting that they've successfully landed the first stage of their CRS3 Falcon 9 rocket over the Atlantic Ocean today. This is potentially a huge milestone for low-cost space flight." In another win for the company, as the L.A. Times reports, SpaceX also has launched a re-supply mission to the ISS.

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  1. And a Russian 'tug' was there by WindBourne · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Interesting that a russian naval ship (called a tug, but how many miles off florida coast ? ) was there at the landing site to watch this.
    I think that everybody who continues to knock SpaceX, is realizing that they are all in serious trouble.

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    I prefer the "u" in honour as it seems to be missing these days.
  2. Re:Not sure about the recovery test by MozeeToby · · Score: 5, Interesting

    They soft landed, that's a success whether they are recovered or not. You didn't expect them to stand upright in the water like a buoy did you?