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SpaceX Starship's 15th test flight sees booster catch fail, upper stage proceeds

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SpaceX's Starship completed its 15th test flight from Texas, aiming for ambitious goals including a dual catch maneuver. The Super Heavy booster's first stage attempted a catch by the launch tower's arms but failed, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico and exploding. The Starship upper stage, however, continued its orbital journey for approximately 22 hours before initiating its landing attempt. AI

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SpaceX Starship's 15th test flight sees booster catch fail, upper stage proceeds

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Cheyenne MacDonald) ·

    Watch SpaceX attempt to catch the Starship upper stage for the first time

    While the company has pulled off this trick a few times with Super Heavy boosters, it'll be a first for the Ship.

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