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SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth
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SpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".
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Just the News
SpaceX catches rocket returning from orbit in historic featThe successful recovery marked the first time SpaceX caught a Starship upper stage returning from space using the massive mechanical arms, often called…
Space.com
'Now everything changes': SpaceX catches Starship upper stage for 1st time ever (video)SpaceX caught the upper stage of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever today (Nov. 14), a landmark achievement that could unlock the giant vehicle's…
The Daily Wire
SpaceX Catches Starship With Giant Launchpad Arms In Dramatic FirstSpaceX made history by catching the upper stage of the largest and most powerful rocket ever built as a pivotal step for the company in its aim to create the…
Engadget
SpaceX successfully catches Starship after launch for the first timeWhile the company has pulled off this trick a few times with Super Heavy boosters, it was a first for the Ship.
South China Morning Post
SpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catchSpaceX’s Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in mid-air by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was…
DW
SpaceX carries out first-ever spaceship captureThe successful recovery of SpaceX's Starship marks a breakthrough in founder Elon Musk’s goal of developing a fully reusable rocket system.
NPR
SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes historyThe company's spacecraft returned to its Texas launchpad in dramatic fashion — by carefully lowering itself until two metal arms attached to the launch tower…
BBC News World
'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to EarthSpaceX has performed the historic catch using mechanical arms nicknamed "chopsticks".