Starship
SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit for first time
SpaceX achieved a historic milestone during its 15th test flight by catching the Starship upper stage with launch pad arms, while the booster exploded.
SpaceX Starship returns from orbit and is caught by launchpad arms
SpaceX achieved a major milestone by returning its massive Starship upper stage from Earth orbit and catching it upright with the mechanical arms of its Texas launch tower.
SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first
During its 15th integrated flight test, SpaceX successfully executed the first-ever midair capture of an orbital Starship upper stage while experiencing a booster failure.
SpaceX launches Starship on first orbital test flight
SpaceX conducted its 14th Starship test flight aiming for its first orbital insertion. The mission faced technical challenges, including a Raptor engine failure during ascent.
SpaceX to launch Starship into orbit for the first time
SpaceX's Starship is set for its first orbital attempt during Flight 14, a mission designed to deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites and test the rocket's viability.