SpaceX Aborts Starship Double-Catch Test as Booster Bursts in Flames

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SpaceX aborted its first attempt to catch the Super Heavy rocket booster using launch tower mechanical arms.

The lower stage was safely diverted into the ocean, where it burst into flames upon impact.

The upper Ship stage continued its flight to deploy 26 Starlink satellites into orbit.

Total rocket reusability is essential for SpaceX to fulfil its lunar lander contracts with Nasa.

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