First-stage landing | Onboard camera

Why it was recommended

The landing video from the rocket[0] really puts into perspective how much this truly is 'rocket science'.

Recommendationmabbo · Original2016-05

What it covers

Sped-up onboard camera footage of the Falcon 9 first stage landing on a drone ship during the THAICOM 8 mission on May 27, 2016. It shows the descent from grid fin deployment. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

SpaceX

Length

31 sec

Year

2016

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