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Updated 8. 13. 15 by Amber Raynolds

SpaceX Wants To Land Autonomous Reusable Rockets On Drone Ships

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Updated 8. 13. 15 by Amber Raynolds

SpaceX added landing legs and guidance wings to the Falcon 9 rocket
The drone ship is completely autonomous and uses GPS guidance and four thrusters designed for oil rigs to hold position within three meters, even in bad weather
In the future, the drone ship should be able to refuel and launch rockets

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