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SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first

It was the first recovery of a Starship from orbit, a major milestone for a rocket SpaceX founder Elon Musk says will dramatically lower launch costs.

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Image: PBS NewsHour
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  1. CNA

    SpaceX's Starship aces first return to Texas (opens CNA in a new tab)

  2. CNA

    SpaceX's Starship aces first return to Texas (opens CNA in a new tab)

  3. PBS NewsHour

    SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first (opens PBS NewsHour in a new tab)

    It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his team hoped for — the first-ever capture of a Starship flying back from space. But with the first-stage booster exploding shortly after Friday's liftoff from Texas, the company fell short of its desired double…

  4. The Guardian

    SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

    Although booster exploded, company caught upper stage for first time in campaign to make megarocket reusable SpaceX’s megarocket Starship returned to its Texas launch tower on Saturday, a milestone in the company’s efforts to make the craft suitable for human…

  5. CBS News

    SpaceX pulls off first Starship recovery from orbit in spectacular fashion (opens CBS News in a new tab)

    It was the first recovery of a Starship from orbit, a major milestone for a rocket SpaceX founder Elon Musk says will dramatically lower launch costs.

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