Reusable rocket Falcon-9R successfully tested aerodynamic handlebars, rising to a height of 1 km Bashny.Net

The company continues to SpaceX test reusable launch vehicle Falcon-9R, which, according to company founder Elon Musk, is able to reduce the cost of space launches in a few times. June 19 on his Youtube channel, the company published a video of the test flight of the missile, during which were tested aerodynamic control surfaces, located in its upper part. During the descent they allow controlled flight in a passive mode, without an engine. Earlier this year, have been successfully tested folding landing gear.



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