And now this moment of human achievement
A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. The mission of the spacecraft is a cargo and supply delivery to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Every Monday should start with a SpaceX launch and main booster return to earth.
We do some pretty cool things on this planet and today's launch and recovery puts SpaceX near the top of the list.
Today's launch featured clear video from lift-off to touchdown. It's astounding.
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