SpaceX Achieves Historic Rocket Catch with Super Heavy Booster

In a groundbreaking maneuver, SpaceX's Super Heavy booster was successfully caught by the launch tower's 'chopstick' arms, marking a new era in reusable spaceflight technology.

The successful catch of the Super Heavy booster marks the first time a rocket has been recovered directly onto its launch mount.
This achievement is a major step toward SpaceX's goal of making space travel more sustainable and cost-effective with fully reusable rockets.
The mission also included the Starship upper stage reaching space and intentionally splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX's advancements are crucial for NASA's Artemis program, which plans to use Starship to land astronauts on the Moon by 2026.
The launch faced delays due to regulatory reviews by the FAA, highlighting ongoing tensions between SpaceX and federal authorities.