SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Sticks Vertical Landing

December 22, 2015 - SpaceX made history last night with its first orbital class booster landing successfully on target after takeoff from  Florida's Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The second stage of the upgraded Falcon 9 rocket continued on to launch 11 communications satellites into orbit. This is the first launch vehicle to reach orbit and successfully land. This achievement signifies major advancements for reusable rockets and the space industry as a whole. 

VPT congratulates SpaceX and is proud to have parts on board the Falcon 9. 

For more information, please see SpaceX.com or watch the highlight video .