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Thaicom-8 (Falcon 9) 2 June 2016 |
Falcon 9 First Stage Recovery Port Canaveral |
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| The top of the Falcon 9 first stage shows some disfigurement from the stresses of the launch and landing. Note the grid fins used for steering the rocket during the landing phase. | |
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The barge passes the SpaceX dock. |
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| The barge being turned around before docking. |
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The barge heading for the dock after being turned around. |
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The hardworking tugboats Elizabeth S and Stephanie S. |
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Easily visible here is the cluster of nine Merlin engines at the base of the first stage. |
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Elsbeth's job is almost done for this mission. |
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The tugs slowly push the barge against the dock. |
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With the barge now dockside the offloading of the rocket can commence. |
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