Spacexs chopstick launch tower arms have caught its super heavy booster – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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SpaceX’s “chopstick” launch tower arms have caught its Super Heavy booster.

The “catch” marks SpaceX’s first successful touchdown of Starship’s booster back at its launch site in South Texas.

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