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SpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in Washington
SpaceX’s Starship aircraft successfully touched back down at a South Texas launch site Saturday afternoon — marking a historic milestone in the aerospace giant's effort to build reusable rockets.
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SpaceX’s Starship aircraft successfully touched back down at a South Texas launch site on Saturday afternoon, marking a historic milestone for the company’s reusable‑rocket program. The 170‑foot‑long spacecraft had launched from Starbase, Texas, on Friday, representing its 15th flight. The company announced the achievement in a Saturday release, highlighting the successful return of the vehicle after its latest test mission.
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