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SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit Despite Booster Catch Failure

  • SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on November 13, aiming for a double-catch of both stages.
  • The upper stage of the rocket successfully reached orbit, but the booster landed in the water.
  • This was the 15th test flight of the Starship rocket, taking place in South Texas.
  • SpaceX aimed to achieve a fully reusable rocket with this test.
  • The company may attempt to catch the upper stage in a future flight.

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