How do commercial space companies launch and land rockets?

A commercial space company uses rockets to go up into space and brings them back down like a super cool toy car that can drive both up and down.

When a rocket launches, it’s like when you blow up a balloon and let it go, whoosh! The rocket has fuel inside, which burns very quickly. This burning makes hot gas rush out of the bottom of the rocket, pushing it up into the sky. It's like when you jump on a trampoline, the harder you push down, the higher you bounce up!

After the rocket goes up to space, it comes back down like a kite coming back to your hand. The rocket uses special flaps and engines that help it slow down and land safely. Sometimes, it lands on a platform that’s floating in the ocean, kind of like landing on a big, moving trampoline!

The best part? These rockets can be used again and again, just like a favorite toy you bring back to play every day!