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		mhermher on April 12, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tesla Shakes Up Model 3 Lineup Wasnt that done in the 90s? Why be skeptical it could be done?

derekp7 on April 12, 2019 | [–]

You're thinking of the DC-X demonstration vehicle, which was a scaled down non-orbital vehicle. Similar to the early SpaceX grasshopper vehicle.

trickstra on April 12, 2019 | [–]

I don't know, you tell me... "The SpaceX ORBCOMM-2 Mission successfully landed the first stage of a rocket during an orbital launch, a feat never before accomplished."

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