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SpaceX Catches Starship Returning From Orbit for First Time

Open the sourceReported by The Defiant, thedefiant.io, 15 November 2026, by The Defiant

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SpaceX successfully caught the upper stage of its Starship rocket as it returned from orbit for the first time, marking a key step toward full reusability of the launch system. The Super Heavy booster, however, diverted to an offshore splashdown rather than returning to the launch site. The milestone advances SpaceX's goal of reusing both stages of Starship, a capability central to lowering launch costs for satellite and crewed missions. Investors and industry watchers will focus next on whether SpaceX can repeat the catch and bring Super Heavy back for a controlled recovery.

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