SpaceX rocket booster makes successful landing after test launch – as it is caught by ‘chopsticks’ | Science & Tech News
A SpaceX booster rocket has returned to earth and been caught by giant robotic arms - following a successful launch of the company's Starship spacecraft.It was the first attempt to bring the rocket's 232-foot Super Heavy booster back to the launch tower.
After separating from the Starship at a height of 46 miles (74km), it returned to Boca Chica in Texas, seven minutes after launch, where it was grabbed and clamped in place using what are described as "chopsticks".Arguably, they look more like metal arms, or giant pincers."Are you kidding me?" SpaceX's Dan Huot said close to the launch site. "I am shaking right now."
"This is a day for the engineering history books," added SpaceX's Kate Tice.Space X owner Elon Musk said on X, which he also owns: "The tower has caught the rocket!!"
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