40 Never-Heard-Of Science Facts That Will Amaze You

The intricacies of a rocket’s voyage beyond our atmosphere remain enigmatic to most. The only certainty is its departure from Earth. Captured in an illuminating image from the past, this graphical piece demystifies the trajectory of a rocket as it bids farewell to Earth and its triumphant return.

On a notable day, July 18, 2016, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket embarked on its odyssey from Space Launch Complex 40. Remarkably, the rocket’s first stage completed its return journey in approximately nine minutes. An awe-inspiring image delineates its upward journey on the left and its graceful comeback on the right.