This is the approximate trajectory of the
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster during a downrange
propulsive landing (i.e. ocean landing) on the
ASDS.
Note that this profile includes a
boostback burn; this profile was used during
the launch of CRS-8, among others. It’s not used with heavy payloads,
such as some of the larger GTO missions; instead, the booster does not
perform a boostback burn and ends up much farther downrange, requiring
the ASDS to position itself much farther from shore. The approximate
trajectory of a Falcon 9 landing without a boostback burn can be seen
here.
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