no its not magic boulder its asteroid recovery or something like thathttp://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/content/265-Kerbal-Space-Program-Asteroid-Redirect-Mission-The-FAQ
how do you get him in one piece
he didn't. the head is the only thing they recovered.
If you guys are into tanks and artillery and want to turn your peaceful space exploration game into a war game, get skillfulhttp://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/64211-InfiniteDice-Skillful-Combat-Damage-Weapons-Mod