Event Description

Landing of Falcon 9

  • Date: 12/21/2015
  • Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida, US
  • Photo Credit: SpaceX

The First Successful Orbital Rocket Earth Landing

With all the consecutive successes SpaceX has had in recent years, it seems to boost its morale to accomplish more promising goals. I would not be surprised to see its first ever stable launch and earth landing of the reusable Falcon 9 today, moving forward to a new era of attaining an efficient, economical way of exploring space. I feel as happy as Elon Musk when America is making a historical process in rocket development.

The selling point of using a reusable rocket aims to reduce the cost of access to space. Going into space is a privilege for billionaires and the agencies as well as a dream of many of us; however, with the advent of technology I actually have my hope up for future space travel. In addition, the low cost is an integral part of the Space Race, as it encourages inspiration and innovations from all walks of life, and more opportunities will be created for us to step outside the earth one day.