Flight 5
The launch tower caught the booster for the first time.
Success October 13, 2024
Goal
- Catch the returning booster with the tower’s arms.
- Splash the ship down on target.
What happened
The booster flew back to Starbase and the tower’s "chopsticks" caught it in midair, a first for any rocket.
The ship splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean.
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