SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first

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SpaceX's Starship spacecraft made a successful return to Earth on Saturday, completing its first mid-air catch by giant robot arms in Texas, after an aborted recovery attempt.

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SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first

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SpaceX's Starship completes first-ever mid-air catch after return from orbit

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft made a successful return to Earth on Saturday, completing its first mid-air catch by giant robot arms in Texas, after an aborted recovery attempt.

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