Space X makes 100th successful mission!
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Hey there! Hold onto your spacesuit because We’re about to tell you a super cool story about SpaceX and their awesome rocket landing. Get ready for some out-of-this-world fun!
So, SpaceX, which stands for Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, did something amazing. They recorded a live video of their Falcon 9 rocket landing. It was their 100th successful reusable rocket mission! Can you believe it? That’s a whole lot of rockets landing safely back on Earth. And guess what? The video has been seen almost three million times already. That’s like the population of a small country!
You know who thinks this landing video is the absolute best? None other than Elon Musk himself! He’s the CEO of SpaceX and he believes this video is the greatest one the company has ever made. That’s like winning a gold medal in rocket landing videos. Way to go, SpaceX!
SpaceX: Rocket Triumph!
- Now, let’s talk about Starlink. Have you ever heard of it? Starlink is SpaceX’s satellite broadband service. They want to give people and businesses cheap internet. Imagine having super fast internet even in the most remote places on Earth! That’s what Starlink aims to do.
- And guess what? SpaceX has already launched over 2,000 satellites into orbit for Starlink. That’s like having a whole bunch of tiny spaceships floating up there, beaming internet down to us. Some of these satellites even have fancy new ways to communicate. They’re like the superheroes of the internet world!
- Now, here’s the interesting part. When the Falcon 9 rocket landed, it happened in the afternoon. And you know what? The Sun decided to show off and made the rocket look even more beautiful. It was like the Sun was giving the rocket a high-five for a job well done. And because the Sun was shining so brightly, the cameras got a crystal clear picture of the rocket. It was like watching a movie in high-definition, but with real rockets!
- But guess what happened next? Just as the rocket touched down, the cameras on SpaceX’s ship stopped working. Can you believe the timing? It’s like the cameras were so amazed by the landing that they couldn’t handle the excitement. Oops!
- But don’t worry, for the Starlink mission, SpaceX made sure to have both a live feed and a video clip. They wanted everyone to see the rocket landing in all its glory. It was like watching a fireworks show, but instead of colorful explosions, it was a giant rocket coming back home safely.
- So there you have it, my little space explorer. SpaceX did an amazing job recording that rocket landing. They’ve reached their 100th successful reusable rocket mission, and the video has been seen by millions of people. With Starlink, they’re bringing cheap internet to the world, and their satellites are doing incredible things up there in space. It’s a fantastic journey, and who knows what amazing things they’ll do next? Keep dreaming big and reaching for the stars!
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Our best landing video to date, thanks to Starlink! https://t.co/kAjA3mxBta
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 17, 2022
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