Astronomy
SpaceX has released a footage of its booster rocket that ended up in an explosion while trying to land on a floating boat. This landing attempt came after the Falcon 9 rocket launched a load of supplies to the International Space Station.
source:- newscientist.com
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Astronomy
SpaceX rocket crash-landed on a boat
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| SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket hitting the boat at a 45-degree angle before exploding. |
source:- newscientist.com
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