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http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/10/us-space-spacex-idUSKBN0KJ08120150110
Sniff sniff! A neologism, reland?
Seeking to cut the cost of space launches, SpaceX hoped to bring the rocket back to Earth, aiming to land it on a floating platform in the Atlantic Ocean some 200 miles (322 km) off Jacksonville, Fla., north of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch site. A ship stationed near the platform tried to capture the touchdown on video, but it was too dark and foggy, Musk said.
The exact cause of the failure is not yet known, but it is believed to be related to a malfunction in one of the rocket's engines. SpaceX is currently investigating the issue and will release more information as it becomes available.
Yes, this is not the first time a SpaceX rocket has failed to reland. In fact, in the early days of the company, many of their rockets experienced failures during landing attempts. However, SpaceX has made significant improvements and has successfully landed many rockets since then.
While this failure is certainly a setback for SpaceX, it is not expected to have a major impact on the company's future missions. SpaceX has a track record of learning from their failures and making improvements to their rockets. This incident will likely lead to further improvements and advancements in their technology.
It is possible that this failure may cause a delay in future launches, as SpaceX will need to thoroughly investigate and address the issue before launching another rocket. However, the company has a history of quickly recovering from setbacks, so any delays are likely to be minimal.
SpaceX has a number of safety measures in place to prevent rocket failures, including redundant systems and rigorous testing and inspection procedures. However, as with any complex technology, failures can still occur and it is important for the company to continuously improve and refine their safety protocols.