SpaceX just caught a booster rocket with giant mechanical arms—are you as amazed as I am?

by Oct 14, 2024

SpaceX just caught a booster rocket with giant mechanical arms—are you as amazed as I am?

Just watched the SpaceX booster rocket land on the platform today, and I’m still in awe.

I was already amazed when they first landed the booster rocket, but today they took it a step further—landing it back and catching the returning booster with giant mechanical arms. I am even more impressed. I love science.

It’s incredible how something that seemed like pure science fiction a decade ago has become almost routine. The sight of that booster descending, balancing, and softly touching down isn’t just a technological achievement—it’s a reminder of the power of ambition, persistence, and an unwavering belief in pushing boundaries.

Elon Musk and the SpaceX team are showing us what happens when you don’t settle for ‘impossible.’

What did you think of today’s landing?

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Remy van Duijkeren

Remy van Duijkeren

Power Platform Advisor

Microsoft Power Platform Advisor with over 25 years of experience in IT with a focus on (marketing) automation and integration.

Helping organizations with scaling their business by automating processes on the Power Platform (Dynamics 365).

Expert in Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (Marketing & Sales) and Azure Integration Services. Giving advice and strategy consultancy.

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