SpaceX successfully catches Super Heavy booster after launching Starship's fifth flight

SpaceX's Super Heavy booster successfully returned to the pad after liftoff to be caught by the launch tower's mechanical arms in an incredible feat Sunday morning. The milestone came during the fifth flight of the company's Starship, and is a huge step for the rocket's planned reusability. Starship launched at about 8:25AM ET from SpaceX's Boca Chica, Texas Starbase. Mechazilla has caught the Super Heavy booster! -- SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 13, 2024 Landing rockets is nothing new for SpaceX, w...