SpaceX Catches Starship Booster to Close Flight 15

At a glance

SpaceX finished the 15th test flight of Starship by catching the rocket's booster with a mechanical arm. The article covers the flight and the catch.

Key points

• SpaceX used a mechanical arm to catch the Starship booster on its return.
• The 15th flight of Starship ended with this catch.

Why it matters

A caught rocket stage can be reused, which may lower the cost of spaceflight.

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