Just How REALLY Big Are The SpaceX Rockets?

Because of they way they’re photographed, we don’t often get a good perspective on how big modern rockets are. For example, the SpaceX Falcon 9 is 230 ft (70 meters) tall. The SpaceX BFR rocket is 348 ft. (106 meters) tall. What does that really mean in everyday terms? In this video, a VFX artist, with great style, puts the size of these rockets into perspective for us. (Those who’ve been to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida will understand.)

Check It Out: Just How REALLY Big Are The SpaceX Rockets?

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  1. rjackb Subscriber 8 years ago

    The Saturn V rockets used for the lunar missions were taller.

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    1. John Martellaro Author 8 years ago

      Yep. Hence my reference to the Kennedy Space Center.

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