That was definitely a much faster flip than SpaceX have done in the past. They are getting very smooth at this stage return.
And *that* is how you do spaceflight in the 21st century.
#NROL76 launched today at 7:15 a.m. EDT. Congratulations to the team! @SpaceX, @45thSpaceWing, @NASAKennedy
Ok, it's official. NSF loves the NRO!! Only reason we get to see the video tracking the first stage all the way through return is because they're not supposed to show any of the 2nd stage video. That was amazing!
Entry burn is confirmed as 1 3 1. Center engine ignites, then outer two ignite, then outer two stop, then center engine extinguishes. Great to see. Apogee 162KM, so no question the stage is a space flown artifact.
NRO:Quote#NROL76 launched today at 7:15 a.m. EDT. Congratulations to the team! @SpaceX, @45thSpaceWing, @NASAKennedyhttps://twitter.com/natreconofc/status/859006289288015872