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Here's The Historic SpaceX 'Soft Landing' That Could Make Space Flight Cheaper
• http://www.businessinsider.com, Jennifer WelshWhile they weren't successful in recovering the rocket stage because of rough ocean conditions, the data (and this image) show the rocket successfully navigated its way down through the atmosphere by reigniting its rockets, then was able to position itself vertically in a landing position.
Successfully recovering the rocket will help to greatly reduce the cost of rocket launches — which deliver cargo to the International Space Station and satellites into orbit. In the future, SpaceX wants to help bring astronauts up to the ISS as well, replacing the need to rely on the Russian Soyuz rockets.