SpaceX is preparing for another uncrewed test flight of its Starship vehicle, with Elon Musk indicating a new objective for the mission. The company aims to attempt catching the Super Heavy booster, the first stage of Starship, as it returns to Earth after launch. This maneuver, if successful, would involve using robotic arms to grapple the booster rather than letting it land on a designated pad or in the ocean.
This development is significant because successfully catching and reusing orbital-class rocket boosters is a key goal for SpaceX. It represents a potential leap forward in reusable rocket technology, which could dramatically reduce the cost of space access. Previous Starship test flights have focused on achieving orbital velocity and controlled atmospheric re-entry, with earlier attempts at booster recovery involving splashdowns.
“Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Try to Catch a Returning Starship This Month”
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