Will it Work?

Showing off the reliability. Odds is almost the same on land.

Why?

I see no reason to try this.

They should be able to hit land.

It's worked before....

http://time.com/77594/spacex-falcon-soft-landing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+timeblogs%2Fnerd_world+%28TIME%3A+Techland%29

I have a hard time believing that this is cost effective to be able to re-use a booster.

Parachutes and big balloons would seem easier!

Well I guess we'll see....

http://aviationweek.com/blog/nasa-cnes-warn-spacex-challenges-flying-reusable-falcon-9-rocket

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-03/most-powerful-space-rocket

in calm water they have a good shot, mother nature works on her own schedule, it wont always be calm

So Fredski, are you running a book ... trying to outdo the UK Bookies and Las Vegas?
And you thought that the consoles were rocket controllers?

I've got my money on ...... can't say, it might ruin the odds!

If it hits the target perfectly and sinks it, is that counted as a success?

http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2025385613_rocketlandingxml.html

Good Answer Fredski,

Elon Musk is not an idiot or one to taking risks willy-nilly. I'm sure he and his team of engineers, advisers, etc. have looked at the data and have a good reason for taking this route. What I like about Elon Musk is that he has a vision for what can be and is willing to back it up with his own money.

Elon also has investors who back him and his vision which means he has viable plans. People with money have it because they were willing to work hard for a goal. They don't "win all the time", but their thinking makes it possible to win more often than not, that is why they have money. They are visionary and not stuck with past way of thinking and it's limited possible results.

Almost I believe ..... maybe next time!
Anyway the prime purpose of supply to the ISS is fine.

pretty close.....but look at all the data they have now.nothing like real world performing. next one should be flawless.

Realistically, the Space X efforts have been excellent and I agree the experience (and data) gained puts them so far out in front. Consider the Wright Brothers and what they went through.

http://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/History_of_the_Airplane/Decade_After/Landing_Without_Crashing/Landing_Without_Crashing.htm