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  1. 01-18-2016, 02:21 PM #1
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    Cool Latest landing attempt by SpaceX




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    They landed on land once. Not sure why they insist on the barge.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    They landed on land once. Not sure why they insist on the barge.
    Maybe they'll try the Eiffel Tower next.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    They landed on land once. Not sure why they insist on the barge.
    Think it make choosing landing location more flexible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    Think it make choosing landing location more flexible.
    Maybe. But if they can land on land, they can get with the using the rockets and work on the water landing on the side.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris View Post
    Think it make choosing landing location more flexible.
    Maybe to keep collateral damage to a minimum in the event of a mishap?
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    SpaceX finally lands rocket on barge at sea and finally explain why they would want to.

    Last edited by Don; 04-10-2016 at 11:01 PM.

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