SpaceX makes rocketry history by recapturing massive reusable rocketship
Summary
SpaceX recaptured its Starship rocketship after it returned from orbit during its 15th test flight on November 15, 2026. It was the first successful recapture of the massive vehicle; SpaceX had failed to catch a booster the previous day.Key Facts
- Starship returned from orbit to the launch pad at a SpaceX launch complex.
- SpaceX recaptured Starship for the first time on November 15, 2026.
- The flight was Starship’s 15th test flight.
- SpaceX failed to catch a booster on November 14.
- Earlier, smaller SpaceX vehicles had relanded using heavy landing legs.
- Those smaller vehicles were not fully reusable.
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