SpaceX's Reusable Rockets

        SpaceX has taken up the role of space shuttles and Russian rockets in supplying the International Space Station with supplies and equipment. They are also sending satellites into space for numerous agencies, soon including the military. Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO, has revolutionized the private space industry with his Falcon 9 rockets and Dragon capsules. However, in recent months, they have been pioneering a reusable and landable rocket, the first ever. They have been successful landing on solid ground, but failed when trying to land on a drone ship, due to a failure on one of the landing legs to lock. But this is still a big step forward for spaceflight in general, reducing the cost of each mission by reusing rockets instead of having to build a new one for every mission.















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