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SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-15

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• What happened: SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch SpaceX has caught the upper stage of its giant Starship rocket in midair for the first time, using mechanical arms nicknamed ‘chopsticks’. The spacecraft made a triumphant return to Earth, landing at ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

SpaceX’s Starship nails a smooth return with historic catch

SpaceX has caught the upper stage of its giant Starship rocket in midair for the first time, using mechanical arms nicknamed ‘chopsticks’. The spacecraft made a triumphant return to Earth, landing at the same launch pad it left 22 hours earlier in a milestone moment for the company.

Source: Al Jazeera
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