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SpaceX achieves first-ever booster catch, advancing reusable rocket feasibility

SpaceX successfully caught a returning Super Heavy booster with mechanical arms, a first in rocketry. This validates the technical path to rapid full reusability, potentially lowering launch costs. The feat is unverified beyond the company's own footage, but marks a significant milestone in spaceflight.

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SpaceX Starship Booster Recovery Failures Amidst Orbital Successes

SpaceX has achieved multiple successful orbital insertions with its Starship upper stage and has demonstrated successful booster and upper stage catches with its launch tower. However, recent test flights have seen Super Heavy booster recovery failures, including explosions over the Gulf of Mexico and crashes, despite the upper stage reaching orbit. These failures introduce uncertainty regarding the timeline for full rapid reusability.

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