Starship achieves first catch by mechanical arms in 15th flight test

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Nov 15, 2026

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft returned to its launch site on Saturday and was successfully caught by the launch tower's giant mechanical arms for the first time, marking a major milestone in the company's efforts to develop a fully reusable rocket system.

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