Summary: A Tesla run company called SpaceX has made history after using a used rocket for a space mission. The used rocket was safely landed in the Atlantic Ocean on a droneship platform. The Ceo is Elon Musk, and he said this is a "huge revolution in spaceflight". By using a used rocket, they save a ton of money. SpaceX's goal is to travel to Mars using this same rocket all in 24 hours.
Analysis: This article was posted on CNN, and I believe I can always trust that CNN releases factual information. I think the audience for this article can be anyone. Whether you are a student learning about space or a curious adult reading the news, I think it is intriguing to all. I had never heard about using a used rocket to go into space prior to reading this article. This reminds me of the Space race that happened between the United States and the Soviet Union in the 1960s-70s. I am curious to see what their safety precautions are when using a used rocket. It worries me that they could be unaware of something that was damaged on its previous mission. I cannot wait to see where SpaceX's accomplishments teach us in the future!
Source: http://money.cnn.com/2017/03/30/technology/spacex-launch-ses-10-reused-rocket/index.html
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