SpaceX completed a historic milestone by successfully catching its Super Heavy booster during a flight test, marking a first for the company and its powerful spacecraft.
Elon Musk celebrated the catch of the booster, emphasizing the effectiveness of the new mechanism, Mechazilla, which uses chopstick-like arms to capture the falling rocket.
Starship, having been significantly improved since its initial launch, showcased its capabilities through a flawless flight test, coasting for nearly 45 minutes before a precise ocean splashdown.
This successful mission is seen as a crucial step towards SpaceX's goal of utilizing Starship for missions to deliver astronauts and supplies to destinations beyond Earth.
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