SpaceX rocket booster makes successful landing after it is caught by 'chopsticks'
undefined 16, 2024
SpaceX successfully caught its Super Heavy booster rocket using robotic arms after launching the reusable Starship spacecraft. The booster, which returned to Earth after separating at 46 miles altitude, was grabbed by the "Mechazilla" tower in Texas. This marks a major breakthrough as rocket boosters were previously considered expendable. The FAA approved the launch, and the Starship second stage continued into space, splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This is the booster’s first successful return attempt.
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