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SpaceX to Attempt First 'Catch' of Super Heavy Booster in July

Elon Musk's ambitious plan aims to enhance reusability and efficiency of Starship missions.

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Elon Musk is planning on catching the largest and most powerful rocket ever created with a 480 foot tower that's equipped with big chopsticks.

Overview

  • The fifth test flight of Starship is scheduled for late July, featuring a novel 'catch' maneuver.
  • Robotic arms on the Mechazilla Tower will attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster upon descent.
  • Successful execution could significantly reduce launch costs and improve turnaround times.
  • Previous test flights saw the Super Heavy and Starship successfully perform landing burns.
  • Starship is poised for future crew and cargo missions to the moon and potentially Mars.