SpaceX has released breathtaking new footage from the launch tower, showcasing the unprecedented moment when its colossal Super Heavy booster was caught for the first time.
The stunning shots from different angles and positions showcase a major milestone in SpaceX's fifth test flight of the Starship rocket, as the "Super Heavy" booster was returned to the arms of the launch tower for the first time.
The fully reusable Starship rocket plays a key role in Nasa's mission to send astronauts back to the moon. In a historic achievement, the lower half of the rocket maneuvered back to the launch tower and was caught by giant mechanical arms, marking a world first for SpaceX.
This successful catch brings the company one step closer to reaching its goal of developing a fully reusable, rapidly deployable rocket system.
SpaceX engineers called the achievement "a day for the history books," as the Super Heavy booster landed safely. Despite concerns that the booster might end up in the Gulf of Mexico, it made a flawless return, surpassing expectations on the first attempt.
Tower view of the first Super Heavy booster catch pic.twitter.com/Bgjeyuw7Hf
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 14, 2024
The stunning shots from different angles and positions showcase a major milestone in SpaceX's fifth test flight of the Starship rocket, as the "Super Heavy" booster was returned to the arms of the launch tower for the first time.
Super Heavy landing burn and catch pic.twitter.com/wppBezuOet
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 14, 2024
The fully reusable Starship rocket plays a key role in Nasa's mission to send astronauts back to the moon. In a historic achievement, the lower half of the rocket maneuvered back to the launch tower and was caught by giant mechanical arms, marking a world first for SpaceX.
The final phase of Super Heavy's landing burn used the three center Raptor engines to precisely steer into catch position pic.twitter.com/BxQbOmT4yk
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 14, 2024
This successful catch brings the company one step closer to reaching its goal of developing a fully reusable, rapidly deployable rocket system.
Onboard view showing a catch fitting on Super Heavy as it contacts a chopstick catch beam pic.twitter.com/r1TVQEdITc
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 14, 2024
SpaceX engineers called the achievement "a day for the history books," as the Super Heavy booster landed safely. Despite concerns that the booster might end up in the Gulf of Mexico, it made a flawless return, surpassing expectations on the first attempt.
Liftoff and the final phases of booster catch as seen from the top of our second Starship launch and catch tower at Starbase pic.twitter.com/OPwNoqqRSB
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 14, 2024
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