SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 21, 2024Hacker News

Can SpaceX land a rocket with 1/2 cm accuracy?

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SpaceX successfully caught its Super Heavy booster using "Mechazilla's chopsticks" in a groundbreaking achievement. While precise half-centimeter landing accuracy is not feasible, the wide landing margins allow for successful catches using standard GPS and control systems, with the booster likely easier to control than Falcon 9.

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