11.07.2013 - 01:16 [ The Raw Story ]

Watch: This space rocket blasts off only to return to its launch pad — without exploding

The first-of-its-kind reusable rocket made its highest leap to date last month before gently returning to Earth. Video recently released by the private space company showed the 10-story tall vertical takeoff and landing (VTVL) vehicle blast off to more than 1,000 feet and then slowly descend back to its launching pad in McGregor, Texas.