SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Success

[Bonam]

So just a few minutes ago the Dragon spacecraft successfully deployed its parachutes on its return to Earth after a successful launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9 and several orbits. It is the first time a commercial spacecraft has successfully been launched, orbited, and re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. A very exciting day for space enthusiasts, as it hopefully ushers in a new era of commercial space flight.

Launch video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-ci9xIgNZM&feature=player_embedded#!

Hopefully we'll see confirmation of successful landing and recovery in a few minutes.

Edit: Soft landing confirmed:

http://spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/002/status.html

Edited December 8, 2010 by Bonam

[DogOnPorch]

It's still freaky to see how hot that thing gets.