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HISTORIC feat! SpaceX catches Starship returning from orbit in launch tower arms
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In a landmark achievement for rocket reusability, SpaceX caught its Starship upper stage (Ship 42) upright in the mechanical arms of its 'Mechazilla' launch tower after returning from orbit, drawing praise from Elon Musk and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
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SpaceX Starship 42 returns from orbit to the launch pad on the 15th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, on Saturday
In a landmark moment for space exploration, SpaceX on Saturday made history by successfully bringing its Starship spacecraft back from orbit and catching it upright in the mechanical arms of its launch tower, an unprecedented manoeuvre that could reshape the future of rocket reusability.
The achievement marks the first time an orbital rocket's upper stage has returned from space and made a controlled and upright landing at its launch site, with the giant mechanical arms of SpaceX's launch tower, nicknamed 'Mechazilla', catching the spacecraft during its descent.
Celebrating the achievement, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk congratulated the engineers and teams behind the mission, acknowledging their efforts in making what appeared to be a science-fiction-like spectacle a reality. 'Congratulations to an incredible team at SpaceX!!!' Musk said in a post on X. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman also congratulated Musk and the SpaceX team, describing the achievement as an almost magical moment that could bring more people closer to believing in the possibilities of space exploration.
'Congrats to Elon Musk and the SpaceX team! It was almost magic… Making more believers by the day...one step closer to the moon,' Isaacman said in a post on X. SpaceX also celebrated the historic manoeuvre, highlighting the successful catch of Starship by its giant launch tower. 'Mechazilla catches Starship! Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team on this incredible achievement!' the company said in a post on X.
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