10 Times SpaceX Nailed Rocket Landings and Left People Awestruck

By Sheetal Kumari | April 17, 2025

10 Times SpaceX Nailed Rocket Landings and Left People in Awe

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket made history by landing vertically after launching a payload into orbit, marking a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology.

First Falcon 9 Landing (2015)

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SpaceX successfully landed a Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea, demonstrating the feasibility of reusable rockets for orbital missions.

Drone Ship Landing (2016)

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SpaceX achieved multiple successful landings and reuses of its Falcon 9 boosters, showcasing the cost-effectiveness and reliability of its technology.

Multiple Booster (2018)

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The Falcon Heavy’s side boosters landed simultaneously, marking a spectacular achievement in rocketry and paving the way for future heavy-lift missions.

Heavy Side Boosters (2018)

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SpaceX’s Starship SN8 prototype performed a high-altitude test, demonstrating its capabilities and marking a significant step towards establishing a reusable spacecraft for lunar and Mars missions.

SN8 High-Altitude Test (2020)

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After several prototypes faced challenges, SN15 successfully landed, marking a significant milestone in SpaceX’s Starship development program.

SN15 Landing (2021)

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SpaceX achieved its 100th successful Falcon 9 landing, solidifying its position as a leader in reusable rocket technology and space exploration.

Falcon 9’s 100th Successful Landing (2021)

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The Starship S24 prototype, atop the Super Heavy booster B7, performed a high-altitude test, showcasing the integrated system’s capabilities.

Starship S24/B7 High-Altitude Test (2022)

SpaceX achieved a groundbreaking feat by catching the Starship booster back at the launch site, marking a major milestone in reusable rocket technology.

Starship’s Booster Catch (2024)

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Building on previous successes, SpaceX demonstrated the reliability of its Starship system with another successful launch, reentry, and booster recovery, paving the way for future lunar and Mars missions.

Starship’s Reflight and Booster Recovery (2025)

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