SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Falcon 9
rocket back on Earth, marking the first time a rocket has launched a payload
into space and returned.
Founder Elon Musk has said the ability to reuse a
rocket -- which dramatically reduces launch cost -- is something that will help
revolutionize commercial space travel.
"I think this is a critical step along the way
towards being able to establish a city on Mars," he said on a call with
reporters Monday night. "That’s what all this is about."
The company has previously attempted the feat three
times, coming close to landing on a bullseye on a floating barge. Tonight was
the first time the company attempted to land the Falcon 9 on land.
The landing is a huge victory for Musk and his team.
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