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Video from a different vantage point shows Starship Booster never came even close to hitting the tower. As far as I can tell, this was as perfect of a Mechazilla catch as SpaceX could have hoped for.

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WHO?2 years ago

@elonmusk This view is awesome!

Mary2 years ago

@elonmusk Look this one from Mexico 👊🏼

daniel 🦌2 years ago

The fact this was accomplished on the first try is mind blowing. Anyone who doubts Elon or his teams are out their minds.

Robert Dewees2 years ago

When it settles into the arms look how lined up the engines flames are with the launch pad. It basically came back to exactly where it started.

Sam Mitha2 years ago

@elonmusk We’re witnessing History. Isn’t that crazy?

justVasso2 years ago

Respect and awe for Elon Musk and his team. 🚀🙏🙌

trinity EON2 years ago

From this picture you can see, that it was caught on from those small anchors (comparatively).

Community and Interaction-𝕏2 years ago

Landing a rocket with this kind of accuracy is like threading a needle from space. Insane technology at work here! 🤯🔥

Captain Hype 🦊 🇺🇦 ❤️2 years ago

Must be a simultion!!! Perfect parking maneuver!!!!

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