r/BeAmazed • u/Literally_black1984 • Apr 27 '24

Science Engineering is magic

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u/arbenowskee Apr 27 '24

I remember seeing rockets landing like these in old movies and laughing at the idea in 90s. I feel foolish now. 

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u/Agreeable_Vanilla_20 Apr 27 '24

McDonnell Douglas DC-X 1991

https://youtu.be/AC1wgWi9WWU

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u/madrascafe Apr 27 '24

Now I know where Elon got good idea for naming Tesla vehicles S E X & Y from & ofcourse SpaceX

Thank you