Falcon 9 made its first landing (during an orbital mission) Dec. 2015[1]. It was very successful after that. The Ariane 6 program was selected Dec 2014[2]. Re

Falcon 9 made its first landing (during an orbital mission) Dec. 2015[1]. It was very successful after that. The Ariane 6 program was selected Dec 2014[2]. Reusable vehicles are clearly the way to go but that was a little early to say Falcon 9 was going to be the success it is today. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9 [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariane_6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariane_6