SpaceX will try to fully recover the falcon 9 tomorrow

[Cirocco]

Just thought i'd let you guys know.

for those that aren't aware yet: tomorrow on januari 6 at 6:20 EST (which is 11:20 GMT) SpaceX will launch a resupply mission to the ISS. What makes this mission special is that for the first time ever, spaceX will try to fully recover the launch stage in order to re-furbish and re-use it. They plan to do this by having it perform re-entry and a powered landing on a sea-going floating platform.

It's just a first-time full-scale test and the odds of success are estimated to be below 50%, but still. If this works the consequences for cheaper spaceflight could be HUGE.

The launch will be broadcast be NASA tv as usual, dunno if they'll be covering the recovery as well.

fingers crossed guys

[Rdivine]

lets hope everything goes to plan! I will be watching the stream

waiting for this day for 1 year.

[vexx32]

Moved to the Space Lounge. Please keep non-KSP discussion to the off-topic sections.

[Navy2k]

Can't wait to watch

[Yukon0009]

Fingers crossed, good luck SpaceX.

(Seriously tho, spacex is an awesome company.)

[hawkinator]

All aboard the barge landing hype train...

[Airlock]

Elon is doing an AMA right now. http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/2rgsan/i_am_elon_musk_ceocto_of_a_rocket_company_ama/

Taking questions on the landing attempt tomorrow, as well as other things. More importantly, its official - he thinks Kerbal is awesome!

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/2rgsan/i_am_elon_musk_ceocto_of_a_rocket_company_ama/cnfrm06?context=3

http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/2rgsan/i_am_elon_musk_ceocto_of_a_rocket_company_ama/cnfri17?context=3