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WHY DOESN’T THIS ROCKET BURN UP WHEN IT COMES BACK?

Short1:01Science & TechnologyPublished Sep 22, 2026, 7:30 AM · 3w ago

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How does SpaceX’s Falcon 9 first stage survive the extreme heat and forces of reentry? 🚀 Instead of being discarded, the booster uses grid fins, controlled engine burns, and landing legs to guide itself back and land for another flight—making rocket reusability possible. #SpaceX #Falcon #RocketEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #Engineering

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Published: Sep 22, 2026, 7:30 AM
Length: 1:01 (61 s)
Format: Short (3 min or less)
Category: Science & Technology
Audio language: EN-US
Quality: HD
Captions: No
Made for kids: No
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Video ID: fxdkbu-Fm44

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