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SpaceX's Starship set for return to Earth after booster catch aborted

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Briefings

SpaceX confirmed Starship was healthy and on track for a Saturday return to Texas after a booster catch attempt failed. The vehicle orbited Earth successfully, and Elon Musk's company planned to retrieve it for the first time. This marks a critical milestone in the Starship program's recovery efforts following an aborted launch sequence.

Key points

• SpaceX confirmed Starship spacecraft was healthy and on track for Saturday return to Texas launch site.
• Booster catch attempt failed, but vehicle successfully orbited Earth as planned.

Context

Elon Musk's company planned to catch the vehicle for the first time. This follows a failed launch sequence where the booster was not successfully retrieved, requiring a ground-based recovery attempt.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to SpaceX's statement confirming the spacecraft's health and the planned recovery timeline. Specific details about the failed booster catch attempt, the exact number of attempts, or the precise date of the orbital return are not provided in the source.

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