SpaceX rocket taxi returns after Roman Telescope launch | Space photo of the day for Sept. 8, 2026

This might look like a rocket launching off Earth, but it's actually a rocket booster perfectly landing on our planet after fulfilling its duty. (Image credit: Chelsea Gohd) On Aug. 30, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket — then, after completing their job, the rocket's boosters safely landed back on

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