The booster catch by spaceX was pretty damn cool. Archive: https://archive.today/NIpz2 From the post: >>This year was historic for space research and exploration, and we have the photos to prove it. In 2024, rare astronomical events captured the attention of sky watchers across the US, including a total solar eclipse, aurora that stretched as far south as Florida and striking meteor showers. There were stunning accomplishments in the world of spaceflight, too. SpaceX performed the first commercial spacewalk and caught a giant rocket with a pair of 'chopstick' arms, NASA completed the first flight of an aircraft on Mars, and International Space Station astronauts beamed amazing images back to Earth.