SpaceX plans Starship Flight 15 with double catch attempt
SpaceX's Starship rocket test flight, planned from Texas, would try catching both its booster and upper stage.
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What happened
SpaceX plans to launch its Starship Flight 15 test mission on Friday, Nov. 13, from Texas. The mission aims to catch both the booster and the upper stage. If successful, it could be the first time SpaceX recovers both parts.
Why it matters
A successful double catch would be a historic first for SpaceX, according to the reports. The reports describe it as a breakthrough moment.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 9:30 AM ET: SpaceX announced it will launch the Starship Flight 15 double-catch test mission on Nov. 13.
- Nov 10, 12:01 PM ET: Starship Flight 15 was reported to be aiming to catch both the booster and upper stage, with liftoff planned for Friday in Texas.
Coverage
- 'Breakthrough moment': Starship Flight 15 aims to catch both the booster, upper stage in historic launch (wesh.com)
- SpaceX will launch epic double-catch Starship Flight 15 test mission on Nov. 13 (space.com)
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