It's been 45 years since such a thing happened.
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Space X splashdown
Aug 03, 2020
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Why does the Russian system use land-landings and the USA prefers splash-downs ? John T.
Water is easier to land and we have plenty of places to do it. There is no braking rocket required making it lighter and less complex.
Think I heard that next landing would be on land. I believe with cushioning.
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