Elation at SpaceX as booster rocket is 'caught' as it falls
The Guardian|October 14, 2024
Elon Musk's SpaceX company achieved a milestone yesterday by catching the massive booster stage from its Starship rocket in a pair of robotic arms as it fell back to the firm's launchpad in southern Texas.
Ian Sample
Elation at SpaceX as booster rocket is 'caught' as it falls

The historic feat, which drew a wave of praise from astronauts and space experts, topped a successful fifth test flight for the uncrewed Starship, which blasted off from the company's Boca Chica starbase at 1.25pm UK time yesterday. As the rocket's 233ft (71-metre) Super Heavy Booster separated 40 miles above the Earth, the upper stage pushed on to an altitude of nearly 90 miles, looping around the planet at 17,000 mph before splashing down in the Indian Ocean as planned.

SpaceX staff erupted in cheers and applause as the falling booster reignited three of its Raptor engines, slowed its rapid descent, and swung towards the “mechazilla” launch tower where it was held by the mechanical arms, which have been called "chopsticks".

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