Following the fireworks: The daily voyage of a Falcon 9 rocket.

      A rocket's existence beyond the spotlight.

      SpaceX's B1067 booster has returned to port after achieving a record-breaking 32nd mission.

      SpaceX has been successfully landing the first stage of its Falcon 9 booster since 2015, and the sight of the rocket descending for an upright landing, engines ignited, never loses its charm.

      Most landings occur on a droneship stationed in the ocean, although at times SpaceX also brings the booster back to a location near the launch site.

      Earlier this week, the company led by Elon Musk launched and successfully landed the Falcon 9 booster — B1067 — for the 32nd time, showcasing SpaceX’s capacity for rocket reuse.

      However, once the engines quiet and the livestream concludes, the booster merely becomes an oddly-shaped piece of cargo bobbing in the waves, embarking on a routine journey back to base.

      A new video from NASASpaceFlight's Elisar Priel provides a glimpse of the rather unexciting and very standard sea journey of the Falcon 9 booster, specifically the record-setting B1067.

      While not particularly thrilling footage, it gives a behind-the-scenes insight into the fate of the rocket post-launch.

      After returning to port, the Falcon 9 booster is hoisted from the droneship and moved to a hangar where SpaceX engineers meticulously inspect its structure and engines for any wear, as well as any significant damage.

      Once the assessment is complete, teams will undertake necessary repairs or replace parts in preparation for extensive testing ahead of the booster’s next flight.

      When the vehicle is deemed ready, SpaceX planners will assign a mission to it before integrating a new upper stage, which could include tasks such as deploying Starlink satellites or a crewed mission to the space station.

      The rocket is then transported back to the launch site, primed to begin the cycle anew, starting with another launch and concluding with another of those familiar rides home.

      Not too long ago, Trevor transitioned from one tea-loving island nation that drives on the left (Britain) to another (Japan)…

      Start your week by witnessing this remarkable ‘space ballet’ at the ISS.

      The International Space Station's robotic arm has been warming up for some tasks, transforming it into a piece of performance art.

      NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has shared some stunning footage of the ISS’s Canadarm2 robotic arm "dancing" above Earth. According to Kim, the 49-second timelapse, which compiles over two hours of footage, was recorded while Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston practiced various maneuvers for the upcoming capture of the NG-23 Cygnus spacecraft.

      NASA hasn’t lost hope for the beleaguered Starliner spacecraft. NASA and Boeing will make another attempt with the troubled spacecraft, according to a statement from the U.S. space agency on Monday. The Starliner has been in development for several years, and it transported its first crew to the International Space Station (ISS) last year. However, the mission encountered numerous issues, leaving two NASA astronauts — Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — stranded at the orbital outpost for nearly nine months, well beyond their intended brief stay.

      The ISS crew recently enjoyed a movie night, but they probably avoided these six films.

      Just as you might choose to skip certain movies like Alive during a flight, the ISS crew likely avoids these films in space. NASA astronaut Jonny Kim recently shared behind-the-scenes images of the ISS crew partaking in a movie night, indicating it was a fun and relaxing event. However, akin to how most airplane passengers tend to steer clear of certain genres, the ISS crew might opt to avoid specific films to maintain a relaxed state during their time in orbit. Keeping that in consideration, here are six films they might wish to skip in future movie nights, and one they can certainly enjoy… Gravity (2013).