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SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad

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SpaceX showcased a significant milestone with the Starship rocket's latest test flight, successfully catching the booster with mechanical arms after liftoff.

The 400-foot rocket launched from Texas and completed the flight without the usual mishap, marking a notable achievement. Elon Musk celebrated, stating, “The tower has caught the rocket!! Science fiction without the fiction part.”

The booster landed back at the launch pad, providing an exhilarating moment for SpaceX employees. Meanwhile, the spacecraft safely landed in the Indian Ocean.

SpaceX has refined its technology, aiming to use Starship for moon and Mars missions in the future.


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