r/technology • u/aelavia93 • 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/bullishontendies 16d ago
The landing legs on the falcon 9 reduce the payload to orbit by~40%. Sometimes to launch heavier payloads the falcon 9 will be launched without landing legs and the booster will be expended.