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Here's how SpaceX plans to catch Starship's upper stage for the first time
Elon Musk says SpaceX will attempt to capture both the vehicle’s lower and upper stages for test flight 15.
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SpaceX will try to capture both the Starship’s Super Heavy booster and its upper stage, called the “Ship,” during its 15th flight test. Elon Musk announced the plan on a livestreamed earnings call, saying the test could occur as early as next month. During the call, SpaceX showed a short video illustrating how the upper stage would be safely retrieved after re‑entry. The dual‑capture attempt marks the first time the company aims to recover both stages on a single flight.
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