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ScienceSpaceX’s Starship caught by launchpad arms in dramatic first

SpaceX’s Starship returned from space and was caught by mechanical arms at its Texas launchpad, marking the first such capture. The flight demonstrated the spacecraft’s full reusability, though its booster exploded after liftoff. SpaceX is investigating the cause and expects to launch Starships from Florida in the coming months.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-15 00:14Original

SpaceX’s Starship caught by launchpad arms in dramatic first
SpaceX’s Starship caught by launchpad arms in dramatic firstScience