SpaceX successfully catches part of Starship rocket on its return to Earth
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SpaceX successfully catches part of Starship rocket on its return to Earth

BBC • • general

Key Points:

  • SpaceX successfully caught the "Ship" section of its Starship rocket using mechanical arms on the launchpad, marking a significant milestone in space flight.
  • The event was celebrated with cheers and featured the song "Baby Come Back" by Player playing in the background.
  • SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot described the achievement as "the Holy Grail of space flight," emphasizing that this breakthrough changes everything for rocket recovery.
  • The earlier attempt to catch the rocket booster failed, resulting in the booster being diverted to the ocean where it burst into flames.
  • This was the 15th Starship test and the first aimed at fully recovering both parts of the rocket, highlighting SpaceX's progress in reusable rocket technology.

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