SpaceX Captures Super Heavy Booster with "Chopsticks"

Starship Flight Test 5 Achieves All Objectives

Oct 13, 2024

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SpaceX launched Starship Test Flight 5 (IFT-5) this morning at just before 8:30 am EDT after receiving clearance Saturday from the FAA for the launch. And by all measures, the flight was nothing short of spectacular.

"I think it is safe to say we have a ship in the water."
SpaceX Employee on Live Video Feed

The launch of the integrated Super Heavy booster…

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