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SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch

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Briefings

SpaceX successfully recovered its Starship rocket after it flew out of orbit and was caught by giant mechanical arms, marking a historic moment in reusable launch technology. The event occurred on November 15, 2026, during a test flight that demonstrated the system's ability to capture a failed ascent vehicle mid-air.

Key points

• SpaceX Starship was successfully recovered after flying out of orbit and being caught by giant mechanical arms.
• The recovery occurred on November 15, 2026, during a test flight that demonstrated the system's ability to capture a failed ascent vehicle mid-air.

Context

This event represents a significant milestone in SpaceX's reusable launch program, proving the Starship system can handle complex recovery scenarios after a failed ascent attempt.

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Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the recovery event. Specific details about the recovery process, the number of arms used, or the exact conditions of the capture are not provided.

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