Speaking of rocket science

[Lost User]

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-launches-cargo-orbit-then-falcon-9-hits-deck-n341406[^] Uncle Elon and the crew at SpaceX had another attempt at landing the first stage on a barge today. Close but no cigar. It's gonna be wicked cool when they figure it out. :cool::cool::cool:

Contrary to popular belief, nobody owes you anything.

[9082365]

It does strike me that if you want a recoverable landing the best shape is not something tall and thin with a centre of gravity a long way from the ground. Time for a bit of thinking outside the tube, Shirley?

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This proves it to me: what everyone calls rocket science is really just trial and error. Wait... Does this mean we're all rocket scientists?!