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The SpaceX Reusable Rocket Failed When It Smashed Into The Landing Platform

Elena HolodnyJan 16, 2015, 19:28 IST

SpaceX Ceo Elon Musk landed a rocket on a platform in the ocean last week in his ongoing attempt to advance the reusable rocket industry.

Some considered the even success because of the precision required to guide the rocket from 50 miles above the Earth's surface to a football field-sized platform in the ocean, and then land on it.

Others were less enthusiastic because of the rocket's hard landing.

Musk tweeted some pictures from the event last week to Doom creator and Oculus VR CTO John Carmack.

Check out that below hard landing below: