Clip: Season 46 Episode 5 | 2m 23s Video has closed captioning.
Returning a rocket safely back to the launch site involves a series of complex steps which begin on the edge of space, when still traveling at over 3,500 miles per hour.
Aired: 02/13/19
How Do You Get a Rocket to Land Back on Earth?
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