This article was originally published on January 1, 2013.
The vehicle is 10 stories tall including a Falcon 9 rocket stage at first, Merlin 1D engine, four steel legs equipped with hydraulic dampers for better landing and a steel structure for support.
According to SpaceX, the Grasshopper will undergo further sophisticated testing in following months.
Image and Video: SpaceX
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