Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX successfully launched and landed the most powerful version of its Falcon 9 rocket on Monday evening in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The most exciting moment happened after the launch, as SpaceX successfully landed part of the rocket back on the launch pad.
Previously, SpaceX has tried to land its rocket on a robotic ship out at sea. Earlier attempts came close, but all ultimately ended in the rocket tipping over and exploding. Tonight is the first time SpaceX will try a land-based touchdown.
Musk decided to postpone the launch originally scheduled for Sunday night since experts estimate there's a 10% better chance for a successful landing tonight.
SpaceX's rocket landing is a huge step toward making reusable rockets a reality. The ability to land and reuse the same rocket over and over would considerably reduce the cost of launches and space travel.
