SpaceX returned an orbital Starship upper stage to its launch tower for the first time Nov. 14 to conclude the program's 15th flight test.
Credit: Irene Klotz/Aviation Week
STARBASE, Texas—SpaceX wrapped up a 22.5-hr. flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy launch system Nov. 14 with its first launch tower catch of the reusable orbital space vehicle. “That was the missing link, the holy grail of spaceflight,” said SpaceX mission commentator Dan Huot. The first return...
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