Lead development · 11/15/2026, 12:14:22 AM UTC
SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
SpaceX officials say catch by mechanical arms shows Starship's full reusability, crucial for rapid, low-cost recycling.
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SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first
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Read the lead brief →Top · 11/14/2026, 8:51:24 PM UTC
SpaceX's Starship completes first-ever mid-air catch after return from orbit
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft made a successful return to Earth on Saturday, completing its first mid-air catch by giant robot arms in Texas, after an aborted recovery attempt.
Top · 11/14/2026, 9:35:00 PM UTC
SpaceX carries out first-ever spaceship capture
The successful recovery of SpaceX's Starship marks a breakthrough in founder Elon Musk’s goal of developing a fully reusable rocket system.