On October 13, 2024, SpaceX successfully captured the first-stage booster of Starship Flight 5 with mechanical arms, a world-first achievement.
Launched from Texas, the rocketโs reusable booster returned to the launch pad, marking a critical step toward cost-effective, rapid reusability for future space missions.
This success brings SpaceX closer to its goal of using Starship for Moon and Mars exploration.
