SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says

As reported by The Verge

Published October 25, 2026 · 1 min read

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced the company will attempt to recover Starship and its booster next month, aiming to be the first to fully recover an orbital launch vehicle.

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SpaceX will try catching Starship and its booster for first time, Musk says

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