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Starship IFT-5 — Mechazilla Booster Catch

October 13, 202475 minImportance 5/5Open on YouTubeChannel: SpaceXSeries: Starship Tests

The Super Heavy booster is caught by the mechanical arms ('Mechazilla' / 'Chopstick arms') of the launch tower on its return — the first time a rocket of this size has been caught mid-air. One of the most spectacular moments in spaceflight history.

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