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The Starship was launched atop a Super Heavy booster Friday using the same pad at SpaceX's Starbase facility on the Texas coast.
Wreckage remained in the Gulf of Mexico, cordoned off by buoys, as the stainless steel, bullet-shaped spacecraft lowered itself upright at the launch pad.
SpaceX plans to start launching Starships from Florida within a few months and from Louisiana in a few years.
The space agency is paying billions of dollars for Starship to land Artemis astronauts on the moon later this decade and help build a permanent lunar base.
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On Saturday, SpaceX successfully recovered a Starship rocket from orbit for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the company’s goal to create fully reusable orbital rockets. After launching from Texas on Friday, the Starship endured re-entry temperatures and flipped vertical just before landing, where it was caught by mechanical arms on its launch gantry. This recovery is crucial for SpaceX’s vision of…
SpaceX pulls off first Starship recovery from orbit in spectacular fashion →4 articles from CBS News on this storySpaceX’s Starship successfully completed an orbital flight and was safely caught by large mechanical arms upon landing at the company’s facility in Starbase, Texas. The event marks a significant milestone for SpaceX, demonstrating the spacecraft’s capability to return from orbit intact.
SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad →3 articles from Toronto Star on this storyOn November 14, SpaceX's Starship successfully returned to its launch site in Texas after orbiting Earth for over 22 hours, marking a significant milestone in the development of a fully reusable rocket system. Launched from the Starbase facility on November 13, the spacecraft deployed Starlink satellites and then safely landed back at the launch tower, demonstrating the potential for rapid and repeated space…
SpaceX’s Starship aces first return to Texas →3 articles from The Straits Times on this storySpaceX successfully caught Starship after its flight from space using mechanical arms at the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday, marking a historic achievement in spacecraft reusability. However, a booster explosion shortly after liftoff from Texas on Friday marred the otherwise triumphant event. NASA praised the catch, which is crucial for future missions including moon landings and Mars travel…
SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history →2 articles from NPR on this storySpaceX's Starship spacecraft is nearing the end of its 15th test flight, aiming for a precise return landing at its launch site in Texas. The uncrewed craft is expected to complete 14 orbits around Earth and land after nearly a day in space. If successful, this will be the first time a vertically launched spacecraft has returned to the exact spot from which it launched, marking a significant step toward SpaceX's…
SpaceX Starship prepares attempt at pinpoint return landing on Earth →2 articles from CBC on this storySpaceX successfully caught the upper stage of its Starship rocket on Saturday using the launch tower’s mechanical arms, marking a significant step towards creating fully reusable rockets. However, the first-stage booster, the Super Heavy, experienced a low-fuel issue and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead of landing on the launchpad as planned. Starship Flight 15 launched on Friday from Starbase in South…
SpaceX Makes History With Starship Catch After Booster Bails On Landing →2 articles from The Daily Wire on this storyShow 15 more outlets
This news report covers SpaceX's historic Starship rocket test flight taking off. The text identifies the launch as one of the few flights occurring that night and notes that the reporting focuses on how the company obtained permission and what the specific goals of the mission are. The article provides a brief summary of the event through a report by NBC News' Gadi Schwartz.
SpaceX historic test flight takes off →2 articles from NBC News on this storySpaceX successfully caught the top part of its Starship rocket, known as the Ship, upon its return to Earth using mechanical arms at a launch site in Texas. The event occurred on Saturday around 15:27 local time, with a commentator expressing amazement over the achievement as crowds cheered. Despite initial hopes to catch both the bottom and upper stages, only the Ship was successfully retrieved, while the booster…
'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth →2 articles from BBC on this storySpaceX successfully returned its Starship upper stage to its Texas launch pad on Saturday following a 22-hour orbit around Earth, marking a significant milestone in the company's goal to make the spacecraft ready for human spaceflight. During the 15th test flight, the Starship orbited Earth 14 times, but the lower booster stage, called Super Heavy, exploded in the Gulf of Mexico shortly after launch due to a safety…
SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company →2 articles from The Guardian on this storySpaceX successfully recovered its Starship from orbit using the launch tower’s mechanical arms in a historic first on Saturday. The spacecraft, after completing 14 orbits at 17,600 mph, was caught by the tower’s “chopstick” arms following a 22-hour mission. Despite the lower rocket stage exploding shortly after launch, the upper stage was secured intact upon its return to Earth at Starbase, Texas. This test, marking…
SpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic first →2 articles from New York Post on this storySpaceX successfully caught its Starship spacecraft with mechanical arms attached to its launch tower in Texas on Saturday, marking a major milestone. This was the first time SpaceX recovered a Starship upper stage returning from orbit using these "chopsticks." The Starship, launched from the company’s Starbase facility on Friday, reached orbit, deployed 26 Starlink satellites, completed 14 orbits, and then returned…
SpaceX catches rocket returning from orbit in historic feat →2 articles from Just the News on this storySpaceX successfully caught the upper stage of its Starship rocket using mechanical arms called "chopsticks" after a 22-hour flight, marking a historic achievement for the company. The spacecraft returned smoothly to Earth and landed back at its original launch pad, demonstrating a significant advancement in reusable rocket technology.
SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storySpaceX launched its 15th Starship mission from the South Texas Starbase, successfully deploying 26 Starlink satellites into orbit while failing to recover the booster rocket as intended. Although the mission was designed to recover both stages to lower spaceflight costs, the booster diverted from its path and exploded over the Gulf of Mexico. The upper stage remains in orbit and is scheduled to be caught by…
SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster →SpaceX aborted a groundbreaking attempt to catch its Super Heavy booster with mechanical "chopsticks" during the 15th test flight of the 124m Starship on Friday. While an unspecified problem forced the booster into a fireball in the Gulf of Mexico, the Starship spacecraft successfully reached orbit and is scheduled to circle the globe 14 times before a planned recovery on Saturday. The report focuses on the…
SpaceX setback for Elon Musk as attempt to catch booster rocket ends in fireball - but firm still hopes to grab Starship spacecraft with giant chopsticks →SpaceX successfully launched a rocket that orbited Earth twelve times before returning to its launch pad in Texas, secured by mechanical arms. This milestone represents a significant advancement in Elon Musk's goal of creating fully reusable rockets.
SpaceX rocket orbits Earth then returns to launch pad in breakthrough for Musk →On November 14, 2026, SpaceX’s Starship returned from orbit and was successfully caught by mechanical arms at the launch pad, marking the first time a spacecraft has been recovered intact from orbit. However, the first-stage booster exploded shortly after launch, leaving debris in the Gulf of Mexico. This event demonstrates Starship’s full reusability and aligns with NASA’s plans to use Starship for moon missions…
SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first →On Saturday, SpaceX successfully returned its Starship from orbit, where it was caught by mechanical arms at the launch pad, marking the first time a spacecraft has been captured mid-air upon reentry from space. The mission began 22 hours earlier with a liftoff from Texas, but an explosion of the first-stage booster shortly after launch prevented the planned double capture of both Starship and the booster. This…
SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first →SpaceX’s Starship returned to Earth on Saturday, successfully caught by mechanical arms at the launchpad in Cape Canaveral. This marked the first time a Starship was captured upon returning from space, despite a booster explosion 22 hours earlier in Texas. The successful catch demonstrates the potential for full reusability of the spacecraft, a crucial step towards SpaceX’s goal of low-cost space travel for missions…
‘Baby, she’s back!’ SpaceX’s Starship is caught midair in a dramatic first →SpaceX's Starship spacecraft successfully returned from a 22-hour orbit and was caught by giant mechanical arms called Mechazilla at the company’s launch facility in Texas on Saturday, marking the first midair recovery of a spacecraft upon returning from orbit. The spacecraft deployed 26 satellites and completed 14 orbits before landing, but the Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after launch. SpaceX celebrated…
Watch: SpaceX's Starship completes first-ever midair catch on return from orbit →SpaceX’s Starship successfully returned from orbit and was caught by mechanical arms at the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday. The spacecraft completed 14 orbits around Earth, marking the first time a Starship has been recovered after an orbital flight. However, the first-stage booster exploded shortly after liftoff from Texas, falling short of SpaceX’s goal of a double catch. Despite the booster…
SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit, caught by launch pad arms in dramatic first →SpaceX successfully recovered its Starship spacecraft on Saturday, 22 hours after launch, using giant mechanical arms at the launch pad, marking the first time a spacecraft returned from orbit and was caught mid-air. However, the first-stage booster exploded shortly after liftoff, missing SpaceX’s goal of a double catch. Despite the booster failure, the recovery of the upper-stage spacecraft demonstrates the…
SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit for first time →Analysis
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Artemis III’s four astronauts will attempt to dock their capsule with not only Starship but Blue Origin’s Blue Moon.
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The upper stage spacecraft soared into orbit and released 26 advanced Starlink satellites.
SpaceX reported that everything on the spacecraft, including its vital heat shield, appeared to work well.
The booster’s guidance system sensed it wasn’t in the right position and automatically initiated the watery detour and self-destruction.
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SpaceX's giant rocket may leave NASA in the dust
SpaceX to attempt to catch its first Starship on land in 15th flight
SpaceX aims for first double catch of Starship in its most ambitious test flight yet
SpaceX chases rocket reusability with upcoming Starship Flight 15 launch
SpaceX launches Starship on Flight 15 mission
SpaceX to attempt double catch of huge Starship rocket
SpaceX Starship megarocket blasts off before expected return for reuse
SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster
SpaceX Aims For Historic First In Daring Starship Recovery Attempt
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SpaceX Starship megarocket blasts off before expected return for reuse
How it changed
- 13 Nov
NASA is paying SpaceX billions of dollars to land Artemis astronauts on the moon with Starships.
- 14 Nov
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier.
- 15 Nov
"Can you believe it?" SpaceX commentator Dan Huot exclaimed during the broadcast.
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15 Nov SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit for first timeSpaceX successfully recovered its Starship spacecraft on Saturday, 22 hours after launch, using giant mechanical arms at the launch pad, marking the first time a spacecraft returned from orbit and was caught mid-air. However, the first-stage booster exploded shortly after liftoff, missing SpaceX’s goal of a double catch. Despite the booster failure, the recovery of the upper-stage spacecraft demonstrates the…The Independent
15 Nov SpaceX catches rocket returning from orbit in historic featSpaceX successfully caught its Starship spacecraft with mechanical arms attached to its launch tower in Texas on Saturday, marking a major milestone. This was the first time SpaceX recovered a Starship upper stage returning from orbit using these "chopsticks." The Starship, launched from the company’s Starbase facility on Friday, reached orbit, deployed 26 Starlink satellites, completed 14 orbits, and then returned…Just the News
15 Nov SpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic firstSpaceX successfully recovered its Starship from orbit using the launch tower’s mechanical arms in a historic first on Saturday. The spacecraft, after completing 14 orbits at 17,600 mph, was caught by the tower’s “chopstick” arms following a 22-hour mission. Despite the lower rocket stage exploding shortly after launch, the upper stage was secured intact upon its return to Earth at Starbase, Texas. This test, marking…New York Post
15 Nov SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catchSpaceX successfully caught the upper stage of its Starship rocket using mechanical arms called "chopsticks" after a 22-hour flight, marking a historic achievement for the company. The spacecraft returned smoothly to Earth and landed back at its original launch pad, demonstrating a significant advancement in reusable rocket technology.Al Jazeera
15 Nov SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit, caught by launch pad arms in dramatic firstSpaceX’s Starship successfully returned from orbit and was caught by mechanical arms at the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday. The spacecraft completed 14 orbits around Earth, marking the first time a Starship has been recovered after an orbital flight. However, the first-stage booster exploded shortly after liftoff from Texas, falling short of SpaceX’s goal of a double catch. Despite the booster…ABC News (US)
15 Nov Watch: SpaceX's Starship completes first-ever midair catch on return from orbitSpaceX's Starship spacecraft successfully returned from a 22-hour orbit and was caught by giant mechanical arms called Mechazilla at the company’s launch facility in Texas on Saturday, marking the first midair recovery of a spacecraft upon returning from orbit. The spacecraft deployed 26 satellites and completed 14 orbits before landing, but the Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after launch. SpaceX celebrated…Times of India
15 Nov SpaceX Makes History With Starship Catch After Booster Bails On LandingSpaceX successfully caught the upper stage of its Starship rocket on Saturday using the launch tower’s mechanical arms, marking a significant step towards creating fully reusable rockets. However, the first-stage booster, the Super Heavy, experienced a low-fuel issue and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead of landing on the launchpad as planned. Starship Flight 15 launched on Friday from Starbase in South…The Daily Wire
15 Nov ‘Baby, she’s back!’ SpaceX’s Starship is caught midair in a dramatic firstSpaceX’s Starship returned to Earth on Saturday, successfully caught by mechanical arms at the launchpad in Cape Canaveral. This marked the first time a Starship was captured upon returning from space, despite a booster explosion 22 hours earlier in Texas. The successful catch demonstrates the potential for full reusability of the spacecraft, a crucial step towards SpaceX’s goal of low-cost space travel for missions…Sydney Morning Herald
15 Nov SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic firstSpaceX successfully caught its Starship spacecraft with mechanical arms at the launchpad after a 22-hour flight, marking the first time a Starship has returned from space and been caught in this manner. Although the first-stage booster exploded shortly after liftoff, the upper-stage spacecraft successfully deployed 26 Starlink satellites and orbited Earth 14 times. This achievement demonstrates the reusability of…Al Jazeera
14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for companySpaceX successfully returned its Starship upper stage to its Texas launch pad on Saturday following a 22-hour orbit around Earth, marking a significant milestone in the company's goal to make the spacecraft ready for human spaceflight. During the 15th test flight, the Starship orbited Earth 14 times, but the lower booster stage, called Super Heavy, exploded in the Gulf of Mexico shortly after launch due to a safety…The Guardian
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14 Nov SpaceX pulls off first Starship recovery from orbit in spectacular fashionOn Saturday, SpaceX successfully recovered a Starship rocket from orbit for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the company’s goal to create fully reusable orbital rockets. After launching from Texas on Friday, the Starship endured re-entry temperatures and flipped vertical just before landing, where it was caught by mechanical arms on its launch gantry. This recovery is crucial for SpaceX’s vision of…CBS News
14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstOn Saturday, SpaceX successfully returned its Starship from orbit, where it was caught by mechanical arms at the launch pad, marking the first time a spacecraft has been captured mid-air upon reentry from space. The mission began 22 hours earlier with a liftoff from Texas, but an explosion of the first-stage booster shortly after launch prevented the planned double capture of both Starship and the booster. This…Washington Examiner
14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstOn November 14, 2026, SpaceX’s Starship returned from orbit and was successfully caught by mechanical arms at the launch pad, marking the first time a spacecraft has been recovered intact from orbit. However, the first-stage booster exploded shortly after launch, leaving debris in the Gulf of Mexico. This event demonstrates Starship’s full reusability and aligns with NASA’s plans to use Starship for moon missions…The Hindu
14 Nov SpaceX rocket orbits Earth then returns to launch pad in breakthrough for MuskSpaceX successfully launched a rocket that orbited Earth twelve times before returning to its launch pad in Texas, secured by mechanical arms. This milestone represents a significant advancement in Elon Musk's goal of creating fully reusable rockets.ABC News (AU)
14 Nov 'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to EarthSpaceX successfully caught the top part of its Starship rocket, known as the Ship, upon its return to Earth using mechanical arms at a launch site in Texas. The event occurred on Saturday around 15:27 local time, with a commentator expressing amazement over the achievement as crowds cheered. Despite initial hopes to catch both the bottom and upper stages, only the Ship was successfully retrieved, while the booster…BBC- 14 Nov SpaceX catches rocket returning from orbit in historic featSpaceX successfully caught its Starship spacecraft with mechanical arms at its launch tower in Texas on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in developing a fully reusable rocket system. The 407-foot Starship had launched the day before on its 15th test flight, reached orbit, deployed 26 Starlink satellites, completed 14 orbits, and returned to Earth, where it was caught by the "chopsticks" upon reentry.Just the News
14 Nov SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes historySpaceX successfully caught Starship after its flight from space using mechanical arms at the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday, marking a historic achievement in spacecraft reusability. However, a booster explosion shortly after liftoff from Texas on Friday marred the otherwise triumphant event. NASA praised the catch, which is crucial for future missions including moon landings and Mars travel…NPR
14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship aces first return to TexasOn November 14, SpaceX's Starship successfully returned to its launch site in Texas after orbiting Earth for over 22 hours, marking a significant milestone in the development of a fully reusable rocket system. Launched from the Starbase facility on November 13, the spacecraft deployed Starlink satellites and then safely landed back at the launch tower, demonstrating the potential for rapid and repeated space…The Straits Times- 14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the padSpaceX’s Starship successfully completed an orbital flight and was safely caught by large mechanical arms upon landing at the company’s facility in Starbase, Texas. The event marks a significant milestone for SpaceX, demonstrating the spacecraft’s capability to return from orbit intact.Toronto Star
14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstOn Saturday, SpaceX successfully recovered its Starship spacecraft at Cape Canaveral, Florida, following a 22-hour orbit, marking the first time a spacecraft has been caught mid-air by mechanical arms upon re-entry. However, a malfunction caused the first-stage booster to explode shortly after liftoff from Texas, with debris now in the Gulf of Mexico. Despite this setback, the recovery of Starship underscores its…Toronto Star- 14 Nov SpaceX Starship prepares attempt at pinpoint return landing on EarthSpaceX's Starship spacecraft is nearing the end of its 15th test flight, aiming for a precise return landing at its launch site in Texas. The uncrewed craft is expected to complete 14 orbits around Earth and land after nearly a day in space. If successful, this will be the first time a vertically launched spacecraft has returned to the exact spot from which it launched, marking a significant step toward SpaceX's…CBC
- 14 Nov SpaceX's Starship nears end of 15th test flight and return-landing attemptSpaceX's Starship is nearing the end of its 15th test flight, aiming for a precise return landing at its launchpad in Texas after nearly a day in orbit. The spacecraft, which has been cruising at an altitude of about 161 miles, is set to complete 14 orbits around Earth for a total flight time of 22 hours and 32 minutes. This mission, if successful, would mark the first time a vertically launched spacecraft has…The Straits Times
14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship set for return to Earth after booster catch abortedSpaceX's 15th test flight of the Starship rocket system resulted in a mixed outcome on November 13 after the Super Heavy booster aborted its intended capture at the Starbase Texas site due to a guidance, navigation, and control issue. While the booster self-destructed in the Gulf of Mexico, the Starship spacecraft successfully reached orbit and remains healthy for its planned return and recovery on November 14. The…The Straits Times
14 Nov SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of MexicoSpaceX conducted a bold test of its Starship rocket on Friday, where the spacecraft successfully reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink satellites despite the first-stage booster exploding in the Gulf of Mexico. The mission aimed for a world-first "double catch" to recycle both the 236-foot booster and the 171-foot spacecraft, but the booster's loss prevented full recovery of the 407-foot tall rocket. The article…New York Post
14 Nov SpaceX setback for Elon Musk as attempt to catch booster rocket ends in fireball - but firm still hopes to grab Starship spacecraft with giant chopsticksSpaceX aborted a groundbreaking attempt to catch its Super Heavy booster with mechanical "chopsticks" during the 15th test flight of the 124m Starship on Friday. While an unspecified problem forced the booster into a fireball in the Gulf of Mexico, the Starship spacecraft successfully reached orbit and is scheduled to circle the globe 14 times before a planned recovery on Saturday. The report focuses on the…Daily Mail
14 Nov SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover boosterSpaceX launched its 15th Starship mission from the South Texas Starbase, successfully deploying 26 Starlink satellites into orbit while failing to recover the booster rocket as intended. Although the mission was designed to recover both stages to lower spaceflight costs, the booster diverted from its path and exploded over the Gulf of Mexico. The upper stage remains in orbit and is scheduled to be caught by…Deutsche Welle
14 Nov SpaceX launches huge Starship rocket on 15th test flightSpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket for its 15th test flight on Friday, but the company failed to control the booster's landing during the mission. Although SpaceX has successfully caught the rocket's booster three times previously, this specific attempt was unsuccessful. The report provides a straightforward summary of the flight's outcome rather than offering a deep analysis.CBS News
14 Nov SpaceX historic test flight takes offThis news report covers SpaceX's historic Starship rocket test flight taking off. The text identifies the launch as one of the few flights occurring that night and notes that the reporting focuses on how the company obtained permission and what the specific goals of the mission are. The article provides a brief summary of the event through a report by NBC News' Gadi Schwartz.NBC News
14 Nov SpaceX Starship megarocket blasts off before expected return for reuseSpaceX launched its Starship megarocket from Starbase in south Texas on Friday afternoon as part of Flight 15, a test mission intended to orbit Earth 14 times over 22 hours. The rocket consisted of a Super Heavy booster with 33 raptor engines and a Starship upper stage, though the booster was aborted and splashed down in the sea while the Starship continued its flight. The report focuses on SpaceX's ambitious goal…The Guardian
13 Nov SpaceX to attempt double catch of huge Starship rocketSpaceX plans to attempt a "double catch" of its 124m-tall Starship rocket using mechanical arms nicknamed chopsticks during a test flight from Texas this Friday. The company aims to catch the Super Heavy booster after six and a half minutes and the upper Ship stage after it completes 14 orbits, marking a potential milestone for full rocket reusability. The report highlights how this flight is critical for the…BBC
13 Nov SpaceX launches Starship on Flight 15 missionSpaceX is launching its Starship rocket for Flight 15, which marks the first mission intended to return both the Starship and the Super Heavy booster to the launch site. The spacecraft is expected to orbit Earth during a flight lasting more than 22 hours. The text functions as a live coverage announcement providing the specific mission objectives and flight duration.NBC News
13 Nov SpaceX launches first-iof-its-kind Starship test flightSpaceX launched its 15th Starship test flight on Friday from the Starbase site on the Texas Gulf Coast to test a return-to-launch-site maneuver. The 236-foot-tall Super Heavy booster, powered by 33 Raptor engines and carrying 8 million pounds of fuel, successfully propelled the craft into the atmosphere but splashed down in the ocean instead of returning to the pad. The 171-foot-tall Starship was scheduled to…CBS News
13 Nov SpaceX Aims For Historic First In Daring Starship Recovery AttemptSpaceX is scheduled to launch Starship Flight 15 from its South Texas facility during a 75-minute window starting at 5:45 p.m. ET this Friday. The mission aims to deliver 26 Starlink V3 satellites into orbit while attempting a historic first by using the launch tower’s "chopstick" arms to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the upper-stage Ship. This report highlights the mission as a pivotal test for achieving…The Daily Wire
13 Nov SpaceX chases rocket reusability with upcoming Starship Flight 15 launchThis news report describes SpaceX's upcoming Starship Flight 15 launch as an effort to achieve rocket reusability. The report focuses on the company's goal to make history with this specific mission. No specific dates, locations, or numerical data are provided in the text.CBS News
13 Nov SpaceX aims for first double catch of Starship in its most ambitious test flight yetSpaceX plans to launch its most powerful rocket, Starship, this Friday from its Texas launch site to attempt the first-ever simultaneous midair recovery of both the booster and the spacecraft. The 22-hour mission aims to recycle the 236-foot booster and the 171-foot spacecraft using mechanical arms on the launch tower after the vehicle completes 15 orbits and delivers 26 Starlink satellites. This reporting focuses…Toronto Star- 13 Nov SpaceX to attempt to catch its first Starship on land in 15th flightSpaceX plans to launch its 124-metre-tall Starship rocket from its South Texas facilities on Friday for its 15th flight since 2023. The mission is a high-stakes test of Elon Musk's goal for a fully reusable rocket system, as the company intends to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage on land rather than discarding them in the ocean. While the flight aims to deploy operational Starlink…CBC
13 Nov SpaceX's giant rocket may leave NASA in the dustSpaceX is preparing to conduct an ambitious test of its massive Starship rocket in South Texas, which aims to circle the Earth and land vertically at the launch pad. The report highlights a shift in the company's business model as SpaceX plans to wind down its Falcon 9 rocket operations to prioritize Starship and its lucrative Starlink and AI businesses. This transition creates a potential problem for NASA, as the…NPR
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