According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, SpaceX's landmark achievement of performing the first-ever orbital rocket landing with the Falcon 9 first stage on December 21, 2015, has paved the way for a new era of AI-driven rocket recovery. As of 2025, SpaceX now utilizes advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to guide giant tower arms that catch returning rocket stages mid-air, dramatically improving reusability, turnaround times, and operational safety (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter). This evolution in autonomous rocket recovery showcases how AI is transforming aerospace logistics, offering substantial business opportunities for AI solution providers, robotics companies, and aerospace manufacturers seeking to develop intelligent automation systems for spaceflight operations.