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SpaceX's Starship completes first-ever mid-air catch after return from orbit

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Lead development · 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 the SpaceX Starship marks the first recovery of a spaceship.