SpaceX's Starship set for return to Earth after failed booster catch
Summary
SpaceX launched Starship on its 15th test flight from Starbase, Texas, on November 13, 2026. The Super Heavy booster’s planned mid-air catch was aborted, while the Starship spacecraft continued its flight and was scheduled to return for a possible catch attempt on November 14.Key Facts
- The 124-meter Starship rocket lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in Texas.
- After the two stages separated, the Super Heavy booster’s guidance system aborted its planned catch because the booster was not in the correct position.
- The booster diverted toward the Gulf of Mexico and self-destructed before hitting the water.
- SpaceX said the Starship spacecraft remained healthy while orbiting Earth.
- Starship deployed 26 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink internet network.
- The spacecraft was expected to orbit Earth 14 times during a 22-hour flight.
- SpaceX planned to decide about two hours before the scheduled 3:18 p.m. Eastern return whether to attempt to catch Starship at Starbase.
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