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Incredible pictures from SpaceX's historic launch and landing

Kelly DickersonDec 22, 2015, 21:02 IST

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SpaceX just completed the first successful launch and landing of their Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral in Florida, on December 21.

Shortly after the rocket launched around 8:30 p.m., SpaceX recovered the first stage of the rocket by landing it vertically on a landing pad.

It was a huge accomplishment for SpaceX, and the company is now well on its way toward revolutionizing spaceflight.

Here are some of the best shots from the historic launch and landing.