Those Spacex Guys *really* Are Steely Eyed Missile Men.

[GreatOldOne]

Absolutely amazing. The landing back at the Cape was one thing, but this is astoundingly cool.

http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/04/0...ating-platform-after-station-resupply-launch/

Reports are coming in that Mr Musk will be moving into his Volcano lair soon. And he's just got a white cat.

 

[Steve Shannon]

Thanks for posting that!


Steve Shannon, P.E.

 

[GreatOldOne]

Thanks for posting that!


Steve Shannon, P.E.

No problem. Anything for a fellow space nut.

I watched it live last night (UK) time and scared the wife and the cats senseless when I jumped up and yelled when they stuck the landing.

 

[rwm]

So impressive!
Robert

 

[wrmiller]

The computational power and real-time control to do this is really impressive. Check off one more 'science fiction meets science fact'. I still want my flying car though...

 

[FOMOGO]

That was great, now if they could just make those resealing food bags not tear in the wrong place. Mike

 

[GreatOldOne]

Back in port :

The guys on deck really give a sense of scale (to the rocket, barge and the achievement!)

 

[GreatOldOne]

 

[GreatOldOne]

Off she goes back to the pad. I'm sure all she'll need is a jet wash and some go juice.

 

[GreatOldOne]

This is best viewed on a tablet or smart phone, as its a 360degree video...

Makes you feel as if you're stood on the deck watching it land. Amazing use of 360.