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What the SpaceX landing means for the private space industry
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Dec 22, 2015
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What the SpaceX landing means for the private space industry
The successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night elicited a roar of cheers from SpaceX employees. KPCC's Sanden Totten explains why it's a big deal.
A screenshot showing the booster landing at Cape Canaveral on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015.
A screenshot showing the booster landing at Cape Canaveral on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015.
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The successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night elicited a roar of cheers from SpaceX employees. KPCC's Sanden Totten explains why it's a big deal.

What goes up must come down, but that doesn't mean it comes down smoothly and safely.

Which is why the successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket Monday night elicited a roar cheers from SpaceX employees.

The rocket launched 11 satellites before returning safe and sound just outside Cape Canaveral, Florida.

KPCC's very own space guy

explains why the SpaceX landing is a big deal.