Le 22/12/2015 14:02, Sven Van Caekenberghe a écrit : > This is a really great achievement: SpaceX successfully launched a rocket and > deployed 11 satellites after failing earlier this year. But best of all, they > landed the first stage back on earth! Consider the actual physics involved, > mind boggling. > > http://www.wired.com/2015/12/spacex-just-landed-rocket-ground-first-time/ > > http://arstechnica.com/science/2015/12/by-making-a-historic-landing-spacex-launches-new-age-of-spaceflight/ > > Sven > > > > It is a nice achievement indeed. However not sure it is a good idea on the long term. The main idea behind the Space shuttle was planed to be cheaper with reusable components: it proves to be both more expensive and less safe. Time will tell us.
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