#lz-1

Less than 2 hours after launching the OTV-5 mission for the US Air Force September 7, the Deimos-2 satellite photographed Falcon 9′s boost stage at LZ-1. The rocket successfully lofted the X-37b mini space shuttle into orbit before returning to Cape Canaveral for landing. Although Deimos-2 has imaged multiple other Falcon 9 rockets in the past, this is the first time that it captured the vehicle after it landed. P/c: Deimos Imaging

Landing

CRS-10 first stage booster landing at LZ-1

On Feb. 19, SpaceX launched almost 5,500 pounds of scientific research and other supplies on a Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. The Dragon launched on top of the company’s Falcon 9 rocket from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where Apollo and Shuttle missions flew. This was the first commercial launch from Kennedy, and highlights the center’s transition to providing support for both government and commercial aerospace activities.

And through the clouds, emerged the #SpaceX #CRS10 #Falcon9 first stage. Here is the landing, as seen from the NASA Causeway: the rocket emerging from the clouds descending to Landing Zone 1. It was visible for approximately 8 seconds, and I've slowed it here about 50%. As the rocket landed safely, the very top was still visible over the trees. And in case you don't already know, watching it in HD = best. (Photos and sequence by +MichaelSeeley / We Report Space)

View On WordPress