2010milestonemonthDay 12-08
SpaceX's Dragon capsule became the first commercially built and operated spacecraft to be recovered from orbit, a watershed moment for commercial spaceflight previously reserved for governments.
Dragon becomes first commercial spacecraft recovered from orbit
December 8, 2010 · milestone
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