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How long ago was the first orbital rocket booster landing?

The first orbital rocket booster landing was 10 years ago.

The first orbital rocket booster landing happened on December 21, 2015. That's 10 years, 9 months and 6 days.

as of September 2026

A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster landed upright in Florida.

The first orbital rocket booster landing turns 15 on December 21, 2030.

If you were born before December 21, 2015, you're older than the first orbital rocket booster landing.

Mind-bender: The first orbital rocket booster landing is closer in time to The Office's premiere (2005) than to today.

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