Starship Midair Catch

SpaceX Starship Caught Midair by Launchpad Arms

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft returned to Earth and was caught midair by giant mechanical arms at its Texas launch site, a first for the vehicle, according to reports. SpaceX officials said the catch by the launchpad arms demonstrates Starship's full reusability, which they describe as crucial for rapid, low-cost recycling. One report said the successful catch followed an aborted recovery attempt.