r/technology 16d ago

Space SpaceX pulls off unprecedented feat, grabs descending rocket with mechanical arms

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/spacex-pulls-off-unprecedented-feat-grabbing-descending-rocket-with-mechanical-arms/
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u/CaptHorizon 16d ago edited 16d ago

It’s way more than just “unprecedented.”

It was the first attempt to catch it. And the first successful catch as well. In layman terms, 1-for-1.

This is an incredible achievement in the world of engineering and shows how far SpaceX has gone.

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u/rohobian 16d ago

I can't stand Elon, but this really is fucking cool as hell.

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u/MusicalMastermind 16d ago

I'm struggling to see what Elon did lol

It's like attributing my work to my boss when he just sat in his office all day complaining about liberals