--- title: "SpaceX Starship rocket upper stage caught by launch tower" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/tech/spacex-starship-rocket-upper-stage-caught-by-launch-tower" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/spacex-starship-rocket-upper-stage-caught-by-launch-tower" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/tech/spacex-starship-rocket-upper-stage-caught-by-launch-tower.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/spacex-starship-rocket-upper-stage-caught-by-launch-tower" category: "Science & Tech" area: "United States" published: "2026-11-14T21:45:41.022Z" source_reported: "2026-11-14T21:39:29.610Z" updated: "2026-11-14T23:00:12.955Z" trust_score: 76 critic_score: 85 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-15T21:17:12.995Z" --- # SpaceX Starship rocket upper stage caught by launch tower *The company successfully recovered the Starship's upper stage for the first time after its 15th test flight.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 76 of 100, higher is better. Trust 76: multiple independent outlets and BBC's named editor provide corroborated facts with specific time and location. - Craft 85 of 100, higher is better. Critic 85: explains significance, gives precise figures, separates fact from comment, and notes next steps. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Hype 15: headline matches content; language is measured without sensational exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - SpaceX successfully captured the upper stage of its Starship rocket on Saturday using mechanical arms on its launch tower. - This was the first successful recovery of the Starship's upper stage after a test flight, with previous attempts ending in the booster burning in the ocean. - The capture occurred at approximately 15:15 local time (21:15 GMT) at the Texas launch pad. - This event was part of the 15th test flight of the Starship system. SpaceX successfully captured the upper stage of its Starship rocket on Saturday using mechanical arms on its launch tower. The capture occurred at approximately 15:15 local time (21:15 GMT) at the Texas launch pad. This event was the first successful recovery of the Starship's upper stage after a test flight. Previous attempts to recover the booster had failed, resulting in it burning in the ocean. ## Disagreement on location The capture occurred at the Texas launch pad, according to reports from The Washington Post, SooToday.com, Prince George Citizen, Midland Today, Guelph Today, The Independent, Associated Press News, WKMG, News 4 JAX, KARK, and Winnipeg Free Press. Deutsche Welle, op-online.de, RN, onetz.de, and volksfreund.de state the capture occurred at the launch tower. The BBC reported the capture occurred on its launch tower in Cape Canaveral, Florida. ## What the coverage left out None of the 21 reports below mention the specific time of the capture, other than the BBC which states it was about 15:15 local time (21:15 GMT). The BBC also noted that the first attempt of this manoeuvre had been unsuccessful and was aborted, with the booster being diverted to the ocean and bursting into flames. This detail was not present in the digests of the other 20 outlets. ## Who covered it Shares of the 299 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 32% (97) - Centre: 44% (129) - Right: 24% (73) 193 of 492 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-15T21:17:12.995Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 92 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-15T23:00:07.502Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Twelve left‑rated outlets published a story about SpaceX’s Starship returning from orbit and being seized by the launch‑tower arms at the Texas Starbase. Each digest led on the mid‑air capture, describing the vehicle as back on Earth and noting the event as a first for the system. - Several digests added context. The Hindu’s summary linked the catch to reusability progress and to the company’s moon‑to‑Mars ambitions. Novinky.cz framed the moment as a historic rewrite, mentioning a special tower system. Multiple items cited the Associated Press as the source of the basic report. - The left‑rated digests did not include any cost estimate, detailed technical specifications of the capture mechanism, or a timeline beyond the 22‑hour return mentioned in the AP‑derived paragraphs. No outlet provided a direct quote from SpaceX personnel or from Elon Musk. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports focused on the successful capture of the Starship rocket's upper stage, noting it as the first time the company had achieved this. Deutsche Welle described it as the "first-ever spaceship capture." Reports from WKMG, News 4 JAX, KARK, and Winnipeg Free Press, often citing the Associated Press, mentioned the capture occurred at the Texas launch pad. CNBC highlighted that this was the first time SpaceX had attempted to catch both the booster and upper stage of the rocket from orbit. Other centre-rated outlets, such as volksfreund.de, noted that while Elon Musk wants to open up Mars, the Starship test flight had both setbacks and successes. ### Right - The single right-rated report from Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer stated that SpaceX's Starship returned from orbit and was caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad. This report, like many others, cited the Associated Press and described the event as a "dramatic first." ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - veryLow: 3 - low: 5 - mixed: 32 - high: 138 - unknown: 195 - veryHigh: 119 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [nss.org](https://nss.org/the-national-space-society-congratulates-spacex-on-a-historic-milestone) — The National Space Society Congratulates SpaceX on a Historic Milestone - [diariosanrafael.com.ar](https://diariosanrafael.com.ar/starship-regreso-con-exito-a-starbase-y-spacex-concreto-una-recuperacion-historica) — Starship Successfully Returned to Starbase and SpaceX Achieved a Historic Recovery - Diario San Rafael - [La Verità](https://laverita.info/tecnologia/spacex-starship) — SpaceX Recovers Starship's Top Stage for the First Time - [The Futurist](https://thefuturist.co/spacex-just-caught-a-starship-returning-from-orbit) — SpaceX just caught a Starship returning from orbit - [Aktual24](https://aktual24.ro/propulsorul-companiei-spacex-starship-s-a-intors-de-pe-orbita-fiind-recuperat-de-bratele-rampei-de-lansare) — SpaceX's Powerhouse, Starship, Has Returned From Orbit, Being Recovered by the Launch Ramp's Arms. - [Technology in Business](https://technology-in-business.net/starship-catch-space-spacexstarship-starship) — Starship catch #space #spacexstarship #starship - [Latin Times](https://latintimes.com/spacex-starship-ship-42-mid-air-capture-orbit-601365) — SpaceX says Starship Ship 42 became the first upper stage caught mid-air after returning from orbit - [Quartz](https://qz.com/spacex-starship-upper-stage-catch-orbit-111526) — SpaceX catches Starship upper stage from orbit for the first time - [Magyar Nemzet](https://magyarnemzet.hu/kulfold/2026/11/urtortenelmi-bravur-spacex-levegoben-kaptak-el-starship) — SpaceX's Historic Space Feat on Video: Starship Was Caught in Mid-Air Returning to Earth After Twenty-Two Hours - [techmaniacs.gr](https://techmaniacs.gr/spacex-istoriki-syllipsi-toy-starship-ston-aera-meta-apo-22-ores-sto-diastima) — SpaceX: Historic Capture of Starship in the Air After 22 Hours in Space - Techmaniacs - [Neue Zürcher Zeitung](https://nzz.ch/shorts/spacex-faengt-die-obere-stufe-der-starship-rakete-erstmals-auf-ld.10064611) — SpaceX Captures the Upper Level of the Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [産経ニュース](https://sankei.com/article/20261116-MSRIF3LTWZMZBDCO2QFNLUIB5E) — SpaceX Successfully Recovers a Large Spacecraft for the First Time, Returning It to the Facility After Orbiting the Earth 14 Times, Paving the Way for Its Full Reuse. - [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/tech/2026/11/15/elon-musks-spacex-achieves-historic-first-by-catching-returning-starship-with-mechanical-arms) — Elon Musk's SpaceX Achieves Historic First by Catching Returning Starship with Mechanical Arms - [Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion](https://legalinsurrection.com/2026/11/spacex-catches-starship-returning-from-orbit-in-spectacular-first) — SpaceX Catches Starship Returning from Orbit in Spectacular First - [Spider's Web](https://spidersweb.pl/2026/11/starship-lot-15-ladowanie-wieza-mechazilla.html) — The Most Difficult Landing in History Was a Success. 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[Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/fr/science/20261115-spacex-rattrape-l-%C3%A9tage-sup%C3%A9rieur-de-sa-m%C3%A9gafus%C3%A9e-starship-une-premi%C3%A8re-et-une-prouesse-technique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a First and a Technical Feat - [Today](https://today.com/video/spacex-rocket-successfully-catches-part-of-starship-rocket-273547845821) — SpaceX Rocket Successfully Catches Part of Starship Rocket - [Tesla Oracle](https://teslaoracle.com/2026/11/15/the-epic-story-of-flight-15-starship-22-hours-in-space-and-a-precise-landing-catch) — The epic story of Flight 15 Starship: ~22 hours in space and a precise landing catch - [Revista Oeste](https://revistaoeste.com/tecnologia/spacex-faz-historia-ao-recuperar-foguete-starship-depois-de-22-horas-no-espaco) — SpaceX Makes History by Recovering Starship Rocket After 22 Hours in Space - [newsbiella.it](https://newsbiella.it/2026/11/15/leggi-notizia/argomenti/ultimora/articolo/space-x-fa-la-storia-recupera-per-la-prima-volta-una-starship-di-ritorno-dallorbita.html) — Space X Makes History, Recovers for the First Time a Starship Return From the Orbit - 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[Giornale Radio](https://giornaleradio.fm/estero/space-x-fa-la-storia-recupera-per-la-prima-volta-una-starship-di-ritorno-dallorbita) — Space X Makes History, Recovers for the First Time a Starship Return From the Orbit - [Il Quotidiano del Sud](https://quotidianodelsud.it/2026/11/15/space-x-fa-la-storia-recupera-per-la-prima-volta-una-starship-di-ritorno-dallorbita) — Space X Makes History, Recovers for the First Time a Starship Return From the Orbit - [Rec News | Lontani dal mainstream](https://recnews.it/2026/11/15/space-x-fa-la-storia-recupera-per-la-prima-volta-una-starship-di-ritorno-dallorbita) — Space X Makes History, Recovers for the First Time a Starship Return From the Orbit - [Calabria News](https://calabrianews.it/space-x-fa-la-storia-recupera-per-la-prima-volta-una-starship-di-ritorno-dallorbita) — Space X Makes History, Recovers for the First Time a Starship Return From the Orbit - [L'INDIPENDENTE](https://lindipendente.online/2026/11/15/spacex-completato-con-successo-il-volo-starship) — SpaceX, Successfully Completed Starship Flight - 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[Sada El balad](https://see.news/spacex-makes-first-starship-catch-at-launch-tower) — SpaceX Makes First Starship Catch at Launch Tower - [EarthSky](https://earthsky.org/space/glorious-starship-capture-spacex-makes-spaceflight-history-again) — Glorious Starship capture! SpaceX makes spaceflight history (again) - [News7 Tamil | News7 | Global Tamil News Channel | Online news for Tamil Diaspora | Latest news from](https://news7tamil.live/a-new-milestone-in-spaceflight-spacex-pulls-off-an-incredible-feat-by-catching-the-returning-starship.html) — New Record in Space Travel: SpaceX Catches Returning Starship! - News7 Tamil - [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4029872/spacex-istoriko-orosimo-gia-to-starship-epestrepse-kai-prosdethike-me-epituxia-stous-metallikous-braxiones) — SpaceX: Historic Milestone for Starship – It Returned and Successfully Docked to the Metal Arms - [LB.ua](https://en.lb.ua/news/2026/11/15/49934_spacex_catches_starship_upper.html) — SpaceX Catches Starship Upper Stage for the First Time on Return to Earth - [Liberation](https://liberation.fr/sciences/espace/spacex-reussit-pour-la-premiere-fois-a-recuperer-letage-superieur-de-starship-20261115_JOFBITPBVVEE5KCJCMJZ6WH45M) — SpaceX Manages for the First Time to Recover the Upper Floor of "Starship" - [Pénzcentrum](https://penzcentrum.hu/vilag/20261115/sikeresen-visszatert-a-foldre-a-starship-urhajo-mar-nincs-messze-az-ujabb-holdra-szallas-es-a-marsi-expedicio-1209060) — The Starship Spacecraft Has Successfully Returned to Earth: Another Moon Landing and Mars Expedition Are Not Far Away - [Politiken](https://politiken.dk/internationalt/art11060615/SpaceX-indfanger-for-f%C3%B8rste-gang-rumskib) — SpaceX Captures Spacecraft for the First Time - [The Post and Courier](https://postandcourier.com/nation-world/spacexs-starship-aces-first-return-to-texas/article_19377878-bf61-424d-be7a-31926ec1411a.html) — SpaceX's Starship aces first return to Texas - [Israel Hayom](https://israelhayom.com/2026/11/15/spacex-starship-catch-orbit-reusable-rocket) — SpaceX completes first Starship ship catch after 22-hour mission - [Novi list](https://novilist.hr/ostalo/sci-tech/tehnologija/spektakularan-prizor-iz-teksasa-goleme-mehanicke-ruke-prvi-put-uhvatile-muskovo-cudoviste-od-120-metara) — Spektacularan Prizor Iz From Texas, Goleme Mehaničke Ruke Prvi Put Uhvatile Muskovo čUdovište Od 120 Metara - [Moneycab](https://moneycab.com/international/premiere-spacex-faengt-obere-stufe-der-megarakete-starship-auf) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/magazin/scitech/starsip-spejs-iksa-vratio-se-na-zemlju-uz-pomoc-ogromnih-mehanickih-ruku-koje-su-ga-uhvatile) — The SpaceX Starship Returned to Earth with the Help of Giant Mechanical Hands that Grabbed It - [GB News](https://gbnews.com/science/spacex-catches-starship-rocket-return-earth-video) — Elon Musk's SpaceX catches giant Starship rocket as it returns to Earth in major breakthrough - [24sata.hr](https://24sata.hr/tech/video-na-povijesnom-letu-su-ulovili-starship-evo-sto-to-znaci-za-spacex-i-istrazivanje-svemira-1168649) — VIDEO They Caught Starship on a Historic Flight. Here's What It Means for SpaceX and Space Exploration - [NewsFinale](https://newsfinale.com/us/spacex-makes-history-by-catching-starship-with-tower-arms) — SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first - [La Voce di New York](https://lavocedinewyork.com/news/2026/11/15/spacex-cattura-al-volo-starship-dopo-quattordici-orbite) — SpaceX Captures Starship Flight After Fourteen Orbits - [Euronews](https://euronews.com/2026/11/15/spacex-catches-part-of-its-starship-rocket-in-historic-first) — SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket in historic first - [Quotidiano Nazionale](https://quotidiano.net/video/spacex-nella-storia-per-la-prima-volta-recupera-un-veicolo-spaziale-anrzyagb) — SpaceX in History: for the First Time Recovers a Spacecraft - [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/teknoloji-videolari/uzay-yarisinda-bir-ilk-spacex-imkansiz-denileni-basardi-3371525) — A First in the Space Race: SpaceX Achieved the Impossible. - [lrytas.lt](https://lrytas.lt/it/visata/2026/11/15/news/-spacex-pirma-karta-istorijoje-sekmingai-pagavo-is-kosmoso-grizusi-erdvelaivi-44930423) — SpaceX Successfully "Catches" a Spacecraft Returning From Space for the First Time in History - [laprovincia.es](https://laprovincia.es/sociedad/2026/11/15/spacex-captura-primera-vez-nave-136458968.html) — SpaceX Captures for the First Time the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower - [elcorreogallego.es](https://elcorreogallego.es/sociedad/2026/11/15/spacex-captura-primera-vez-nave-136458973.html) — SpaceX Captures for the First Time the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower - [informacion.es](https://informacion.es/sociedad/2026/11/15/spacex-captura-primera-vez-nave-136458959.html) — SpaceX Captures for the First Time the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower - [lacronicabadajoz.com](https://lacronicabadajoz.com/sociedad/2026/11/15/spacex-captura-primera-vez-nave-136458976.html) — SpaceX Captures for the First Time the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower - [albeu.com](https://albeu.com/lajme/bota/spacex-shenon-nje-arritje-historike-mechazilla-kap-per-here-te-pare-starship-pas-kthimit-nga-hapesira/1101158) — SpaceX shënon një arritje historike: Mechazilla kap për herë të parë Starship pas kthimit nga hapësira - [mfor.hu - Menedzsment Fórum](https://mfor.hu/cikkek/tudomany/nagyon-jo-hirt-kapott-elon-musk-sikerult-a-nagy-tesztrepules.html) — Elon Musk Received Very Good News, the Big Test Flight Was Successful - [cyprustimes.com](https://cyprustimes.com/tech-news/istoriko-epitevgma-gia-ti-spacex-epiase-ston-aera-to-starship-meta-apo-22-ores-se-trochia) — Historic Achievement for SpaceX - Starship "Caught" in the Air After 22 Hours in Orbit - [Giornale di Sicilia](https://gds.it/articoli/tecnologia/2026/11/15/spacex-fa-la-storia-recupera-per-la-prima-volta-un-veicolo-spaziale-le-foto-1049000e-5e74-4843-a715-4948e3cc9c3b) — SpaceX Makes History, Recovers a Spacecraft for the First Time. - [babel.ua](https://babel.ua/news/131765-spacex-vpershe-povernula-starship-z-orbiti-spiymavshi-yogo-mehanichnimi-rukami-na-startovomu-maydanchiku) — SpaceX Returned Starship From Orbit for the First Time by Catching It with Mechanical “Hands” on the Launch Pad - [Mind.ua](https://mind.ua/news/20312263-spacex-upershe-vpijmala-korabel-starship-u-povitri-pislya-orbitalnogo-polotu) — SpaceX Catches Starship in Mid-Air for the First Time After Orbital Flight - [pontosnews.gr](https://pontosnews.gr/870765/technologia-epistimi/to-starship-epestrepse-apo-to-diastima-kai-to-arpaxan-ston) — Starship Returned From Space and Was "Snatched" in Mid-Air – The Historic Moment - [RP Online](https://rp-online.de/panorama/ausland/starship-historischer-erfolg-nach-rueckschlag-riesenrakele-von-spacex-aufgefangen_aid-158285553) — Giant Rocket From Elon Musk: Starship Captured by SpaceX – Historical Success After Setback - [CursDeGuvernare.ro](https://cursdeguvernare.ro/video-reusita-istorica-pentru-spacex-nava-starship-a-fost-prinsa-in-aer-la-intoarcerea-pe-pamant.html) — VIDEO/ Historical Success for SpaceX: Starship Was Caught in the Air on Return to Earth - [economx.hu](https://economx.hu/kulfold/2026/11/15/elon-musk-spacex-raketa-visszateres-urkutatas-nasa) — Elon Musk and His Team Did Something Unprecedented in History on Saturday. - [Báo điện tử Dân Trí](https://dantri.com.vn/khoa-hoc/spacex-thu-hoi-thanh-cong-tang-tren-cua-starship-tro-ve-tu-quy-dao-20261115141736264.htm) — SpaceX Successfully Recovered the Upper Stage of Starship From Orbit. - [serbestiyet.com](https://serbestiyet.com/haberler/bilim-teknoloji/spacex-bir-ilki-basardi-starship-dunyanin-cevresinde-14-tur-atti-uydusunu-yorungeye-birakti-teksasa-dondu-253581) — SpaceX Has Achieved a First: the Starship Made 14 Laps Around the Earth, Leaving Its Satellite in Orbit. Returned to Texas - [Tiroler Tageszeitung Online](https://tt.com/artikel/30946960/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://nauka.telegraf.rs/svemir/4433259-spacex-starsip-se-vratio-u-teksas-sa-svog-do-sada-najduzeg-leta-u-orbiti) — A SpaceX Starship Has Returned to Texas From Its Longest Orbital Flight to Date - [npress.gr](https://npress.gr/world/istoriki-epitychia-gia-ti-spacex-anektise-gia-proti-fora-to-ano-tmima-tou-starship-deite-vinteo) — SpaceX: Recovered the Upper Part of the Starship for the First Time - [Libre](https://libre.gr/2026/11/15/entyposiako-vinteo-to-starship-epistrefei-gi) — Impressive Video: Starship Returns to Landing Base Intact for the First Time - See How Mechazilla Successfully Immobilizes It - [EL ESPAÑOL](https://elespanol.com/omicrono/defensa-y-espacio/20261115/hito-spacex-gigantesca-nave-starship-aterriza-exito-plataforma-mechazilla-pasar-horas-orbita/1003744458827_0.html) — SpaceX Milestone: the Gigantic Starship Ship Successfully Lands on the Mechazilla Platform After 22 Hours in Orbit - [dnpindia.in](https://dnpindia.in/technology/spacex-rewrites-rules-of-space-travel-elon-musks-starship-returns-from-orbit-for-a-groundbreaking-catch-check/620834) — SpaceX Rewrites Rules of Space Travel, Elon Musk’s Starship Returns From Orbit for a Groundbreaking Catch, Check - [flight.com.gr](https://flight.com.gr/spacex-starship-orbital-tower-catch) — SpaceX – First Starship Recovery After Orbital Flight - [telex.hu](https://telex.hu/techtud/2026/11/15/urrepulo-spacex-starship-raketa-kiloves-visszateres-sikeres-probarepules) — SpaceX's Starship Rocket Successfully Returns After Orbiting Earth 14 Times - [Creta24](https://creta24.gr/spacex-istoriko-orosimo-gia-to-starship-epestrepse-kai-prosdethike-me-epitychia-stoys-metallikoys-vrachiones) — SpaceX: Historic Milestone for Starship – It Returned and Successfully Docked to the Metal Arms - [Eesti Rahvusringhääling](https://err.ee/1610196643/spacex-il-onnestus-esmakordselt-kosmoselaev-kinni-puuda) — SpaceX Succeeded in Capturing a Spacecraft for the First Time - [Ada Derana](https://adaderana.lk/news/251682) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets - [Udaipur News | Udaipur Latest News | udaipur local news](https://udaipurkiran.com/spacex-catches-starship-upper-stage-in-historic-texas-landing) — SpaceX Catches Starship Upper Stage in Historic Texas Landing - [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/epiheiriseis/432805/spacex-anektise-gia-proti-fora-pyraylo-starship) — SpaceX Recovers Starship for First Time - [charter97.org](https://charter97.org/ru/news/2026/11/15/705591) — SpaceX Spacecraft Has Returned From Orbit for the First Time in History to the Launch Site. - [La Stampa](https://lastampa.it/esteri/2026/11/15/news/spacex_starship_atterraggio_razzo-15798765) — SpaceX Makes History, Recovers a Spacecraft for the First Time. Nasa: Closer to the Moon - [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/tehnologia/spacex-starship-epestrepse-piastike-apo-brahiones) — SpaceX Made History: Starship Returned From Space and Was "Caught" by Metal Arms, Impressive Videos - iefimerida.gr - [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/watch-spacex-pulls-off-firstever-spaceship-catch.1137128) — SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch' - [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/mokslas-ir-it/11/3115013/spacex-pirma-karta-istorijoje-sekmingai-pagavo-is-kosmoso-grizusi-erdvelaivi) — SpaceX Successfully "Catches" a Spacecraft Returning From Space for the First Time in History - [조선일보](https://chosun.com/economy/science/2026/11/15/4OFTEB2A7VAQRNDOUHMPXZ2NUU) — SpaceX Successfully Recovers Spacecraft Body for the First Time... Ushering in the Era of Rocket Reusability Like Airplanes - [Hot News](https://hotnews.ro/iti-vine-sa-crezi-premiera-istorica-pentru-spacex-racheta-starship-prinsa-in-aer-la-intoarcerea-pe-pamant-2404736) — "Do You Believe It?" Historical Premiere for SpaceX: Starship Rocket, Caught in the Air on the Return to Earth - HotNews.ro - [indtoday.com](https://indtoday.com/spacex-starship-makes-history-with-tower-catch) — SpaceX Starship Makes History With Tower Catch - [دیجیاتو](https://digiato.com/astronomy/spacex-first-starship-tower-catch) — SpaceX Grabs Starship Spacecraft with Launch Tower's Mechanical Arms for First Time - [Techno-Science.net](https://techno-science.net/fr/actualites/spacex-starship-capture-tour-orbitale-29783) — History: SpaceX Has Just Caught up with Its Starship Ship After an Orbital Flight - News - Techno-Science - [NRC Handelsblad](https://nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/11/15/historische-landing-spacex-raket-bovenste-deel-opgevangen-door-robotarmen-a4941417) — Historic SpaceX Rocket Landing, Upper Part ‘Caught’ by Robotic Arms - [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/tehnologia/243648_epityhis-epistrofi-toy-diastimikoy-skafoys-starship-tis-spacex-sti-gi) — USA: SpaceX Spacecraft Successfully Completes Docking - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/article/spacexs-starship-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/trending/watch-video-can-you-believe-it-spacex-makes-history-as-starship-completes-14-orbits-during-22-hoursflight-before-historic-midair-catch-nasa-calls-it-almost-magic-322444) — WATCH VIDEO: ‘Can You Believe It?’ SpaceX Makes History as Starship Completes 14 Orbits During 22 HoursFlight Before Historic Midair Catch, NASA Calls It ‘Almost Magic’ - [Morgan County Citizen](https://morgancountycitizen.com/news/national/spacex-pulls-off-first-ever-spaceship-catch/article_83ceba5d-5b07-5e84-a06c-1f829775782f.html) — SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch' - [ARY News](https://arynews.tv/spacex-starship-returns-to-landing-pad-from-orbit-acing-test-for-reusable-rockets) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets - [vietnamplus.vn](https://vietnamplus.vn/spacex-lan-dau-thu-hoi-thanh-cong-tau-starship-tu-quy-dao-post1148373.vnp) — SpaceX Has Successfully Recovered the Starship From Orbit for the First Time. - [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/historic-spacex-catches-starship-returning-from-orbit-in-launch-tower-arms/20261115.htm) — Historic! SpaceX catches Starship returning from orbit in launch tower arms - [nagpurtoday.in](https://nagpurtoday.in/spacex-makes-history-catches-starship-returning-from-orbit) — SpaceX makes history, catches Starship returning from orbit - [El Financiero](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/11/14/video-spacex-logra-historica-captura-de-starship-asi-regreso-la-nave-de-elon-musk-a-la-tierra) — SpaceX Achieves Historical Capture of Starship: Thus Elon Musk's Ship Returned to Earth - [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/world/elon-musks-spacex-achieves-first-ever-spaceship-catch-as-starship-returns-from-orbit-video-3024694) — Elon Musk’s SpaceX achieves first-ever spaceship catch as Starship returns from orbit - [madhyamam.com](https://madhyamam.com/technology/news/spacex-carries-out-first-ever-recovery-of-a-spaceship-with-successful-starship-catch-1572394) — Starship Successfully Captured; Elon Musk's SpaceX Makes History | SpaceX Carries Out First-Ever Recovery of a Spaceship with Successful Starship Catch - [Business Times](https://businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/spacex-starship-returns-landing-pad-orbit-acing-test-reusable-rockets) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets - [i-cable.com](https://i-cable.com/%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E%E8%B3%87%E8%A8%8A/523899/spacex%E9%A6%96%E6%AC%A1%E6%88%90%E5%8A%9F%E4%BB%A5%E6%A9%9F%E6%A2%B0%E8%87%82%E5%9B%9E%E6%94%B6%E6%98%9F%E8%89%A6%E4%B8%BB%E9%AB%94) — SpaceX Successfully Recovers Starship Hull with Robotic Arm for the First Time - [KTVB](https://ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/world/spacex-starship-first-midair-catch-after-orbit-return-3963886.html) — Elon Musk's Starship Creates History, First Rocket Caught in the Air - [mahavoice.com](https://mahavoice.com/chopstick-catch-rockets-returned-from-space-and) — Chopstick Catch: Interstellar Rocket and Robotic Attack - [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/news/world/2026/1115/1599250-spacex-us-world) — SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch' - [Payload](https://payloadspace.com/spacex-successfully-catches-starship-upper-stage) — SpaceX Successfully Catches Starship Upper Stage - [Обозреватель](https://obozrevatel.com/section-tehno-oboz/news-spacex-vpershe-v-istoriyi-zlovyla-kosmichnyy-korabel-starship-pislya-polotu-na-orbiti-shcho-tse-oznachaye-15-11-2026.html) — SpaceX Is the First Time that a Starship Has Ever Been Caught in Orbit: What Does that Mean? - [borskollen.se](https://borskollen.se/nyheter/27/rymdfarkost-skriver-historia-med-banbrytande-landning) — Space X Succeeds in Historic Spacecraft Landing - [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/world/us/another-major-achievement-for-elon-musk-spacex-a-spacecraft-returning-from-space-was-caught-in-mid-air-for-the-first-time-2026-11-15-1254466) — Elon Musk's SpaceX Achieves Another Major Milestone, Captures Spacecraft Returning From Space - India TV Hindi - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/us-news/spacex-recovers-starship-with-giant-tower-arms-in-historic-first) — SpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic first - [EstamosAquí MX](https://estamosaqui.mx/spacex-logra-la-historica-captura-de-su-nave-espacial-starship) — SpaceX Achieves the Historic Capture of Its Starship Spacecraft - [techeblog.com](https://techeblog.com/spacex-starship-flight-15-catch-upper-stage-return) — SpaceX Successfully Catches the Starship Upper Stage Returning From a Record Orbital Flight - [El Intransigente](https://elintransigente.com/2026/11/14/spacex-recupero-nave-starship-torre-starbase-22-horas-vuelo) — SpaceX Recovered the Starship Ship in the Starbase Tower After 22 Hours of Flight - [The Queenslander](https://theqldr.com.au/international-news/2026/11/15/sci_spacex) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit - [asiae.co.kr](https://asiae.co.kr/article/2026111509580612007) — SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first - [MASSIVE.NEWS](https://massive.news/with-starship-catch-spacex-still-shows-it-can-dazzle-the-world) — With Starship catch, SpaceX still shows it can dazzle the world - [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/11/15/spacex-pulls-off-first-ever-spaceship-catch) — SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship ‘catch’ - [notizie.it](https://notizie.it/spacex-recupera-la-starship-in-volo-il-test-del-14-novembre-2026) — Starship Captured in Flight From SpaceX to Starbase - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/watch-spacexs-starship-completes-first-ever-midair-catch-on-return-from-orbit/articleshow/135844940.cms) — SpaceX's Starship completes first-ever midair catch on return from orbit - [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-16293307/Elon-Musk-SpaceX-history-rocket-landing.html) — Elon Musk's SpaceX makes history with incredible starship landing - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/usa-news/starship-has-landed-spacex-catches-returning-spacecraft-from-orbit-in-launch-tower-arms-musk-hails-feat) — Starship has landed: SpaceX catches returning spacecraft from orbit in launch tower arms; Musk hails feat - The Tribune - [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/baby-shes-back-spacexs-starship-is-caught-midair-in-a-dramatic-first) — ‘Baby, she’s back!’ SpaceX’s Starship is caught midair in a dramatic first - [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/11/with-starship-catch-spacex-still-shows-it-can-dazzle-the-world) — With Starship catch, SpaceX still shows it can dazzle the world - [Radio-Canada](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/article/info/2300761/spacex-musk-fusee-avancee-starship) — SpaceX Grabs up a Starship Rocket Game, a First - [Thanh Niên](https://thanhnien.vn/spacex-lan-dau-bat-thanh-cong-tau-starship-tro-ve-tu-khong-gian-185261115064900298.htm) — SpaceX Has Successfully Recovered the Starship Spacecraft Returning From Space for the First Time. - [한겨레](https://hani.co.kr/arti/science/technology/1287354.html) — SpaceX Successfully Recovers 'Chopsticks' From Starship Rocket Upper Section for the First Time - [PC Mag](https://pcmag.com/news/starship-notches-tower-catch-for-second-stage-after-missing-booster) — Starship Notches Tower Catch for Second Stage After Missing One for Its Booster - [Brisbane Times](https://brisbanetimes.com.au/world/spacex-rocket-caught-at-launchpad-20261115-p61e90.html) — SpaceX rocket 'caught' at launchpad - [EADaily](https://eadaily.com/ru/news/2026/11/15/starship-sovershil-uspeshnyy-polet) — Starship Made a Successful Flight. - [The Age](https://theage.com.au/world/spacex-rocket-caught-at-launchpad-20261115-p61e90.html) — SpaceX rocket 'caught' at launchpad - [Trouw](https://trouw.nl/buitenland/spacex-slaagt-er-voor-het-eerst-in-deel-van-ruimteraket-weer-op-te-vangen-na-testvlucht~badc237a) — SpaceX Succeeds for the First Time in Recovering Part of Space Rocket After Test Flight - [WA today](https://watoday.com.au/world/spacex-rocket-caught-at-launchpad-20261115-p61e90.html) — SpaceX rocket 'caught' at launchpad - [The Defiant](https://thedefiant.io/frontier/technology/spacex-catches-starship-returning-from-orbit-for-first-time) — SpaceX Catches Starship Returning From Orbit for First Time - [Volkskrant](https://volkskrant.nl/buitenland/spacex-vangt-deel-van-ruimteraket-weer-op-bij-lanceertoren-na-testvlucht~badc237a) — SpaceX Recovers Part of Space Rocket at Launch Tower After Test Flight - [SDPnoticias.com](https://sdpnoticias.com/internacional/historico-regreso-de-starship-spacex-recupera-la-nave-con-su-torre-de-lanzamiento-en-texas) — Historic Return From Starship: SpaceX Retrieves the Ship with Its Launch Tower in Texas - [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/15/spacexs-starship-captured-by-launchpad-arms-in-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic first - [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/mundo/noticia/spacex-hace-historia-al-recuperar-su-nave-starship-al-regresar-a-la-tierra-tras-una-mision-en-orbita) — SpaceX Makes History by Recovering Its Starship Ship upon Return to Earth After an Orbiting Mission - [The Western Journal](https://westernjournal.com/breaking-musks-spacex-catches-starship-falling-back-earth-historic-first) — Breaking: Musk's SpaceX Catches Its Own Starship Falling Back to Earth in Historic First - [Los Tiempos](https://lostiempos.com/tendencias/ciencia/20261114/hito-espacial-texas-spacex-captura-aire-nave-starship-mision-orbital) — Space Mile in Texas: SpaceX Captures Starship in the Air - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/us/spacex-successfully-returns-starship-to-launch-pad-6125116) — SpaceX Successfully Returns Starship to Launch Pad - [Interesting Engineering](https://interestingengineering.com/space/spacex-starship-ship-42-first-upper-stage-catch) — SpaceX catches Starship for first time after 17,000 mph reentry - [NOS](https://nos.nl/artikel/2639526-ruimteraket-wordt-weer-opgevangen-na-14-rondjes-om-de-aarde-en-dat-is-voor-het-eerst) — Space Rocket Is Recovered After 14 Orbits Around the Earth, and that Is for the First Time - [Aristegui Noticias](https://aristeguinoticias.com/1411/mundo/spacex-logra-una-historica-captura-de-nave-espacial-starship) — SpaceX Achieves a Historic Capture of Starship Spacecraft - [The Japan Times](https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/15/world/science-health/spacex-first-spaceship-catch) — SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship ‘catch’ - [WLTReport](https://wltreport.com/2026/11/14/watch-spacex-makes-history-catches-starship-after-22-hours-in-orbit) — SpaceX Makes History, Catches Starship After 22 Hours in Orbit - [Sydney Morning Herald](https://smh.com.au/world/spacex-rocket-caught-at-launchpad-20261115-p61e90.html) — SpaceX rocket 'caught' at launchpad - [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/11/15/in-science/space/spacex-epityximeni-epistrofi-tou-pyraylou-starship-anoigei-ton-dromo-gia-epanaxrisimopoioumenous-pyraylous) — SpaceX: Successful Return of Starship Rocket Paves the Way for Reusable Rockets - [Arutz Sheva](https://israelnationalnews.com/news/436203) — SpaceX makes history with first-ever Starship catch - [TUOI TRE ONLINE](https://tuoitre.vn/tin-tuc-the-gioi-15-11-spacex-gap-duoc-tau-vu-tru-tong-thong-phap-canh-bao-ve-tinh-hinh-ukraine-100261115060820993.htm) — World News 15-11: SpaceX 'Recovers' Spacecraft; French President Warns About the Situation in Ukraine. - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship Returns From Orbit And Is Captured By Launch Pad Arms In A Dramatic First - [Fox Business](https://foxbusiness.com/technology/spacex-makes-history-starship-spacecraft-caught-launch-tower-first-time) — SpaceX makes history as Starship spacecraft caught by launch tower for first time - [RTS](https://rts.ch/info/monde/2026/article/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-starship-une-premiere-29416255.html) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Starship, a First - [yalibnan.com](https://yalibnan.com/2026/11/15/spacex-starship-returns-to-landing-pad-from-orbit-acing-test-for-reusable-rockets) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets – Ya Libnan - [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/ipa-epitychimeni-prosdesi-tou-diastimikou-skafous-starship-tis-spacex-kata-tin-epistrofi-tou-sti-gi) — USA: SpaceX's Starship Spacecraft Successfully Docks on Its Return to Earth - [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/esteri/2026/11/15/news/spacex_nella_storia_recupera_per_la_prima_volta_un_veicolo_spaziale_un_passo_piu_vicini_a_marte-425724549) — SpaceX in History, Recovers for the First Time a Spacecraft: •A Step Closer to Mars • • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars • A Step Closer to Mars - [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/technology/epitychis-epistrofi-tou-starship-sti-vasi-tou-pio-konta-ston-pliros-epanachrisimopoioumeno-pyravlo/2676829) — Starship Successfully Returns to Base - Closer to Fully Reusable Rocket - [ERT NEWS](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/spacex-istoriko-orosimo-gia-to-starship-epestrepse-kai-prosdethike-me-epityxia-stous-metallikous-vraxiones) — SpaceX: Historic Milestone for Starship – It Returned and Successfully Docked to the Metal Arms - [El Diario](https://diario.mx/estados-unidos/2026/nov/14/atrapa-spacex-cohete-en-novedoso-aterrizaje-en-texas-1148763.html) — Catch SpaceX Rocket in New Landing in Texas - [ГОЛОВНА](https://glavcom.ua/news/starship-povernuvsja-z-orbiti-spacex-zdijsnila-istorichne-zakhoplennja-1155728.html) — Starship Returns From Orbit: SpaceX Has Made a Historic Capture - [100% FED UP!](https://100percentfedup.com/starship-first-orbital-tower-recovery) — SpaceX Makes History, Catches Starship After 22 Hours in Orbit – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Donald - [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/spacexs-starship-makes-historic-return-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms/article71703056.ece) — SpaceX makes history with first-ever midair capture of Starship - [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/news/national/spacex-starship-returns-to-landing-pad-from-orbit-acing-test-for-reusable-rockets) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets - Regional Media News - [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/actualites/science/1025090/starship-spacex-revient-orbite-est-capture-rampe-lancement) — The Starship of SpaceX Returns From Its Orbit and Is Captured by the... - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/starship-flight-15-historic-launch-booster-upper-stage/74431505) — 'Almost magic': SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 makes history - [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/estados-unidos/2026/nov/14/video-atrapa-spacex-cohete-en-novedoso-aterrizaje-en-texas-857651.html) — Video.- Atrape SpaceX Rocket in New Landing in Texas - [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/TECHNOLOGIES/spacex-osushchestvila-istoricheskoe-vozvrashchenie-starship-kak-eto-bylo.html) — SpaceX Made a Historic Return to Starship: How It Was. - [Dnoticias](https://dnoticias.pt/2026/11/14/512982-spacex-recupera-nave-espacial-starship-com-bracos-mecanicos-gigantes) — SpaceX Recovers Starship Spacecraft with Giant Mechanical Arms - [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261115010500091) — SpaceX, First-Ever Spacecraft Body Recovery... Announces Fully Reusable Rocket - [Tagesschau](https://tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/space-x-rakete-rueckkehr-100.html) — Success for SpaceX: "Starship" Rocket Returns to Launch Ramp - [Cosmic Log](https://cosmiclog.com/2026/11/14/spacex-catches-a-starship-from-orbit-for-the-first-time) — SpaceX catches a Starship from orbit for the first time - [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/11/14/n14888962.htm) — SpaceX Starship Recovered Using "Chopsticks" - a First in Human Spaceflight History. - [Haberler](https://haberler.com/dunya/spacex-ilk-kez-starshipi-kuleye-geri-yakaladi-20428480-haberi) — SpaceX Has Successfully Recaptured Starship for the First Time: It Landed Back Between the Arms From Which It Was Launched. - [sondakika.com](https://sondakika.com/dunya/haber-spacex-ilk-kez-starshipi-kuleye-geri-yakaladi-20428481) — Starship Spacecraft Landed Back on Tower in Texas, Mechanical Arms Caught It in Mid-Air for the First Time - [jauns.lv](https://jauns.lv/raksts/arzemes/738152-fantastika-ar-mehaniskajam-rokam-pirmo-reizi-notver-spacex-atlidojusas-megaraketes-starship-augsejo-pakapi-video) — Fantastic! Mechanical "Arms" Capture the Upper Stage of the SpaceX Mega-Rocket "Starship" for the First Time! VIDEO - [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/11/14/spacex-fangt-starship-rakete-erstmals-am-startturm-wieder-auf) — SpaceX Captures Starship Rocket at the Launch Tower for the First Time - [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/ciencia/spacex-logra-la-primera-captura-en-el-aire-de-una-starship-que-volvia-del-espacio-b3085097.html) — SpaceX Achieves the First Air Capture of a Starship Returning From Space - [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/news/spacex-catch-starship-rocket) — SpaceX pulls off dramatic midair catch of Starship rocket after fiery plunge from orbit - [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-914888) — SpaceX achieves first Starship spacecraft tower catch following milestone 14-orbit Starlink mission - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/11310354/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/nov/14/spacex-starship-returns-orbit-captured-launch-pad-arms-dramatic-first) — SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [la Nacion](https://lanacion.com.ar/el-mundo/spacex-recupera-por-primera-vez-en-la-historia-la-nave-principal-de-un-cohete-espacial-nid14112026) — SpaceX Recovers for the First Time in History the Main Ship of a Space Rocket - [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/11/14/spacex-recupera-nave-espacial-starship-com-bracos-mecanicos-gigantes) — SpaceX Recovers Starship Spacecraft with Giant Mechanical Arms - [omniletters.com](https://omniletters.com/spacex-captura-starship) — SpaceX Performs Successful Capture of Starship in Space - [New Space Economy](https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2026/11/14/starship-flight-15-historic-spacecraft-catch-successful-satellite-deployment-and-a-lost-booster) — Starship Flight 15: Historic Spacecraft Catch, Successful Satellite Deployment, and a Lost Booster - [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1911035/i-spacex-katafere-na-anaktisei-puraulo-starship-gia-proti-fora-deite-video) — SpaceX Managed to Recover a Starship Rocket for the First Time, Watch Video - [La Nación, Grupo Nación](https://nacion.com/el-mundo/spacex-logra-una-historica-captura-de-nave/U2SDPFMOUJCM7HS4MMWEN34UNM/story) — SpaceX Achieves a Historic Capture of Spaceship - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/policy/technology/4804048/spacex-starship-returns-orbit-captured-launch-pad-arms-dramatic-first) — SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [WSVN](https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports - [Poder360](https://poder360.com.br/poder-tech/starship-tem-pouso-inedito-apos-voo-de-mais-de-22-horas-assista) — Starship Has Unpublished Landing After More than 22 Hours Flight, Watch - [Los Angeles Times](https://latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-11-14/spacexs-starship-after-mishap-returns-from-orbit-is-captured-by-launchpad) — SpaceX’s Starship, after mishap, returns from orbit and is captured by launchpad - [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/tech/3084320/spacex-recupera-starship-com-bracos-mecanicos-no-texas) — SpaceX Recovers Starship with Mechanical Arms in Texas - [military-stuff.org](https://military-stuff.org/elon-musks-spacex-aborts-booster-recovery-due-to-technical-issues-france-24-english) — Elon Musk’s SpaceX aborts booster recovery due to technical issues • FRANCE 24 English - [DR](https://dr.dk/nyheder/udland/spacex-indfanger-foerste-gang-rumskib) — SpaceX Captures Spacecraft for the First Time - [instalki.pl](https://instalki.pl/news/nauka/starship-wrocil-z-orbity-wieza-spacex-zlapala-go-w-locie) — Starship Returns From Orbit to SpaceX Tower. A New Era of Spaceflight. - [rtl.nl](https://rtl.nl/nieuws/buitenland/video/764b2882-1637-4a5d-9458-c6d11ffd1223/beeld-spacex-van-elon-musk-vangt) — Spectacular Image: Spaceship Caught by Launch Tower - [Universe Today](https://universetoday.com/articles/baby-shes-back-spacex-catches-a-starship-from-orbit-for-first-time) — Baby, She's Back! SpaceX Catches a Starship From Orbit for First Time - [La Vanguardia](https://lavanguardia.com/vida/20261114/11684683/spacex-consigue-nave-starship-regrese-primera-vez-sana-salva-base.html) — SpaceX Gets Your Starship Ship Back for the First Time Healthy and Saves Its Base - [आज तक](https://aajtak.in/world/story/elon-musk-spacex-starship-ship-42-caught-by-launch-tower-chopsticks-ntc-rlch-dskc-2696555-2026-11-15) — Elon Musk's StarShip Makes History! It Captures a Spacecraft Mid-Air for the First Time. - [WISH-TV](https://wishtv.com/news/national/spacex-starship-returns-to-earth-in-dramatic-launch-tower-catch) — SpaceX Starship returns to Earth in dramatic launch tower catch - [Lodinews.com](https://lodinews.com/news/national/article_0e3cbf14-fc13-5cc9-8d8d-1f66642b27f2.html) — SpaceX catches Starship in novel landing at Texas site - [Hanford Sentinel](https://hanfordsentinel.com/news/national/spacex-catches-starship-in-novel-landing-at-texas-site/article_02fb7e46-d8cf-5338-a493-24bb4a8e9487.html) — SpaceX catches Starship in novel landing at Texas site - [echo24.cz](https://echo24.cz/a/Hb9LZ/panorama-zpravy-vesmirna-lod-starship-se-vratila-na-zemi-poprve-ji-zachytila-mechanicka-ramena) — Starship Spacecraft Returns to Earth, Captured by Mechanical Arms for the First Time - [SpaceMoney](https://spacemoney.com.br/curiosidades/spacex-captura-starship-no-ar) — SpaceX Catches Starship in the Air After 22 Hours of Mission - [France24](https://france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20261114-spacex-logra-una-hist%C3%B3rica-captura-de-nave-espacial) — SpaceX Achieves a Historic Capture of Spaceship - [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/1148502/spacex-rocket-orbits-earth-then-returns-launch) — SpaceX rocket orbits Earth then returns to launch pad in breakthrough for Musk - [TokenPost](https://tokenpost.com/news/technology/57548) — SpaceX Catches Starship Upper Stage at Texas Tower for First Time - [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/11/elon-musks-spacexs-starship-flight-15-makes-spectacular) — Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s Starship Flight 15 Makes Spectacular Landing ‘We Caught a Starship and Now Everything Changes’ * The Gateway Pundit * by Margaret Flavin - [Vanguard News](https://vanguardngr.com/2026/11/spacex-pulls-off-first-ever-spaceship-catch) — SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch' - [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/technology/spacex-catches-starship-midair-after-return-from-orbit-c-23163843) — SpaceX catches Starship midair after return from orbit - [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/technology/spacex-catches-starship-midair-after-return-from-orbit-c-23163840) — SpaceX catches Starship midair after return from orbit - [Newser](https://newser.com/story/400044/giant-arms-make-dramatic-catch-of-returning-starship.html) — Giant Arms Make Dramatic Catch of Returning Starship - [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette](https://post-gazette.com/news/nation/2026/11/14/spacex-starship-musk-nasa-florida/stories/202611140067) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Il Post](https://ilpost.it/2026/11/14/starship-recuperata) — Starship Spaceship Was Retrieved on the Fly for the First Time - [The Objective | Periodismo ethos](https://theobjective.com/tecnologia/2026-11-14/spacex-nave-starship-brazos-torre) — SpaceX Captures for the First Time the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower - [Hola News](https://holanews.com/spacex-captura-por-primera-vez-la-nave-starship-con-los-brazos-de-su-torre) — SpaceX Captures for the First Time the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower - [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/11/14/spacex-recupera-per-la-prima-volta-nella-storia-un-veicolo-spaziale_878fb39f-8bdd-4518-ad05-0e8675365ac5.html) — SpaceX Recovers a Spacecraft for the First Time in History - [MSNBCTV NEWS](https://msnbctv.news/spacexs-starship-returns-to-launch-pad-from-orbit-in-victory-for-company-spacex) — SpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for company - [KYMA](https://kyma.com/news/top-stories/2026/11/14/spectators-shocked-at-spacex-booster-explosion) — Spectators shocked at SpaceX booster explosion - [ABC Australia](https://abc.net.au/news/2026-11-15/spacex-rocket-returns-to-launch-pad-after-orbitting-earth/107387168) — SpaceX rocket orbits Earth then returns to launch pad in breakthrough for Musk - [rt-english.com](https://rt-english.com/news/648846-spacex-spacecraft-chopsticks-catch) — SpaceX catches Starship spacecraft with giant mechanical arms - [Reforma](https://reforma.com/atrapa-spacex-cohete-en-novedoso-aterrizaje-en-texas/ar3314863) — Catch SpaceX Rocket in New Landing in Texas - [mural.com.mx](https://mural.com.mx/atrapa-spacex-cohete-en-novedoso-aterrizaje-en-texas/ar3314867) — Catch SpaceX Rocket in New Landing in Texas - [elnorte.com](https://elnorte.com/atrapa-spacex-cohete-en-novedoso-aterrizaje-en-texas/ar3314866) — Catch SpaceX Rocket in New Landing in Texas - [mnnofa.com](https://mnnofa.com/technology/spacex-makes-history-with-starship-catch) — SpaceX makes history with Starship catch - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first/article71703046.ece) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Ilta-Sanomat](https://is.fi/ulkomaat/art-2000012413287.html) — SpaceX's Starship Successfully Landed - [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/spacex-vpervye-poymala-korabl-starship-posle-vozvrascheniya-s-orbity) — SpaceX First Caught Starship After Returning From Orbit. - [Heise](https://heise.de/news/SpaceX-faengt-erstmals-Starship-nach-Flug-in-der-Erdumlaufbahn-wieder-auf-11525437.html) — SpaceX Captures Starship Again for the First Time After Flight in Earth Orbit - [Portal Mix Vale](https://mixvale.com.br/2026/11/14/spacex-captura-starship-torre-mechazilla-recupera-nave-do-voo-15-apos-22h-em-orbita-no-texas) — SpaceX Captures Starship: Mechazilla Tower Retrieves Ship From Flight 15 After 22h in Orbit in Texas - [O Liberal](https://oliberal.com/variedades/starship-volta-da-orbita-e-e-capturada-por-bracos-da-torre-de-lancamento-pela-primeira-vez-1.1194420) — Starship Returns From Orbit and Is Captured by 'Arms' of the Launch Tower for the First Time - [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/11/14/2744919.html) — SpaceX has captured the Starship spacecraft for the first time after an orbital flight - [infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/mercados/spacex-avanca-em-foguete-reutilizavel-com-primeira-captura-da-starship-entenda) — SpaceX Advances Into "Reusable Rocket" with First Capture of Starship; Understand - [Chicago Tribune](https://chicagotribune.com/2026/11/14/spacex-starship-returns-launch-pad-arms) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Irish Times](https://irishtimes.com/science/space/2026/11/14/part-of-spacex-starship-completes-first-successful-return-from-orbit-into-mechanical-arms) — Part of SpaceX Starship completes first successful return from orbit into mechanical arms - [abc 7 LA](https://abc7.com/post/spacexs-starship-returns-orbit-is-captured-launch-pad-arms-dramatic-first/20040779) — SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [svt Nyheter](https://svt.se/nyheter/utrikes/spacex-starship-gor-historisk-landning-i-texas) — SpaceX Starship Makes Historic Landing in Texas - [Kronen Zeitung](https://krone.at/4376432) — SpaceX: Upper Rocket Captured for the First Time - [NU](https://nu.nl/tech/6416609/ruimtevaartuig-van-spacex-voor-het-eerst-weer-opgevangen-door-lanceertoren.html) — SpaceX Spacecraft Received by Launch Tower for the First Time Again - [Zeit Online](https://zeit.de/news/2026-11/14/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf) — Space: SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [Rzeczpospolita](https://rp.pl/kosmos/art45489361-po-raz-pierwszy-w-historii-rakieta-starship-wyladowala-przechwycona-przez-wieze-startowa) — For the First Time in History, a Starship Rocket Landed After Being Intercepted by the Launch Tower. - [VG](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/R1RG08/spacex-landet-romskip-uten-landingsbein) — SpaceX Landed Spacecraft without Landing Legs - [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/spacex-vangt-ruimteschip-weer-gecontroleerd-op-na-testvlucht) — SpaceX Catches Starship for the First Time with Robotic Arms - [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/spacex-vangt-ruimteschip-weer-gecontroleerd-op-na-testvlucht) — SpaceX Safely Regains Spaceship After Test Flight - [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/spacex-vangt-ruimteschip-weer-gecontroleerd-op-na-testvlucht) — SpaceX Safely Regains Spaceship After Test Flight - [tvrain.tv](https://tvrain.tv/news/spacex-vpervye-pojmala-vernuvshijsja-iz-kosmosa-korabl-starship-mehanicheskimi-rukami-startovoj-bashni-578411) — SpaceX First Caught a Starship Returning From Space with Mechanical "Hands" - [n-tv](https://n-tv.de/wissen/SpaceX-faengt-Starship-Rakete-mit-Greifarmen-auf-id31534894.html) — Musk Creates Milestone: SpaceX Captures Starship Rocket with Grab Arms - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/spacex-makes-history-as-robotic-arms-catch-starship-after-orbital-flight/4125452) — SpaceX Makes History as Robotic Arms Catch Starship After Orbital Flight - [Portal GMC Online](https://gmconline.com.br/noticias/starship-volta-da-orbita-e-e-capturada-por-bracos-da-torre-de-lancamento-pela-primeira-vez) — Starship Returns From Orbit and Is Captured by 'Arms' of the Launch Tower for the First Time - [20minutos](https://20minutos.es/tecnologia/actualidad/spacex-logra-capturar-primera-vez-nave-starship-brazos-torre_7061208_0.html) — SpaceX Manages to Capture the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower for the First Time - [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/sci-tech/nauka/1088032/video-spacex-uspjesno-uhvatio-starship-nakon-povratka-iz-orbite) — Video / SpaceX Successfully Captures Starship After Returning From Orbit - [bd.nl](https://bd.nl/tech/spacex-vangt-ruimteschip-weer-op-bij-lanceertoren-na-testvlucht~a4bfb43f4) — SpaceX Recovers Spaceship at Launch Tower After Test Flight - [Algemeen Dagblad](https://ad.nl/tech/spacex-vangt-ruimteschip-weer-op-bij-lanceertoren-na-testvlucht~a4bfb43f4) — SpaceX Recovers Spaceship at Launch Tower After Test Flight - [TF1 INFO](https://tf1info.fr/sciences-et-innovation/pour-la-premiere-fois-spacex-parvient-a-rattraper-le-second-etage-de-sa-megafusee-starship-apres-un-vol-2475914.html) — For the First Time, SpaceX Manages to Catch up on the Second Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship After a Flight - [IOL Portugal](https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/geral/14-11-2026/spacex-atinge-santo-graal-dos-voos-espaciais-ao-recuperar-nave-com-os-bracos-da-torre-de-lancamento-pela-primeira-vez) — SpaceX Reaches "Holy Grail of Space Flights" by Recovering Ship with the Launch Tower Arms for the First Time - [nplus1.ru](https://nplus1.ru/news/2026/11/15/starship-15-end) — The Second Stage of Starship Has Returned to the Launch Site for the First Time. - [Jonesboro Sun](https://jonesborosun.com/news/national/spacex-starship-returns-to-earth-in-dramatic-catch-by-launch-pad-arms-in-photos/article_1c2871d5-10ef-55c8-b27c-0914a876208d.html) — SpaceX Starship returns to Earth in dramatic catch by launch pad arms, in photos - [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/space-x-vangt-ruimteschip-weer-gecontroleerd-op-na-testvlucht) — SpaceX Safely Regains Spaceship After Test Flight - [WKYC](https://wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [WLTX](https://wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [WCSH](https://newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [Fort Smith/Fayetteville News](https://5newsonline.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [9NEWS Denver](https://9news.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first - [WBIR](https://wbir.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first - [Krem2 News](https://krem.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [WFAA 8abc](https://wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [KYTX](https://cbs19.tv/article/news/nation-world/spacex-starship-return-caught-launch-pad-arms/507-682dbc73-3cf5-4cc8-b70b-03e89f84c905) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms - [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-aces-first-return-to-texas) — SpaceX’s Starship aces first return to Texas - [The Billings Gazette](https://billingsgazette.com/article_0f5c0992-5bd5-45d7-a65d-8edb3dfe0098.html) — SpaceX's Starship aces first return to Texas - [Aroged](https://aroged.com/starship-is-flying-to-the-catcher-spacex-for-the-first-time-caught-a-ship-returning-from-orbit) — Starship is flying to the catcher: SpaceX for the first time caught a ship returning from orbit - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/video/shorts/spacex-successfully-catches-part-of-starship-rocket-273534021994) — SpaceX successfully catches part of Starship rocket - [CFJC Today Kamloops](https://cfjctoday.com/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Egyptian Gazette](https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/starship-aces-first-texas-return) — Starship aces first Texas return - [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/11/14/starship-da-spacex-retorna-da-orbita-e-e-capturada-pelos-bracos-mecanicos-da-plataforma-de-lancamento.ghtml) — Starship, From SpaceX, Returns From Orbit and Is Captured by the Mechanical Arms of the Launch Platform - [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/video-spacex-uspjesno-uhvatio-starship-nakon-povratka-iz-orbite/2857076.aspx) — SpaceX Successfully Captures Starship After Returning From Orbit - [BT](https://bt.dk/udland/spacex-indfanger-for-foerste-gang-rumskib) — SpaceX Captures Spacecraft for the First Time - [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/world-news/361059484/spacex-successfully-catches-returning-starship-rocket-world-first) — SpaceX successfully ‘catches’ returning Starship rocket in world first - [yle](https://yle.fi/a/74-20257029) — SpaceX's Ship Successfully Returned to Its Launch Pad - [Political Wire](https://politicalwire.com/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught) — SpaceX’s Starship Returns From Orbit and Is Caught - [SSS.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/11/spacexn-avaruusalus-onnistui-ensi-kertaa-palaamaan-laukaisualustalle) — SpaceX Spacecraft Successfully Returns to Launch Pad for the First Time - [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/sciences/article/2026/11/14/spacex-parvient-a-rattraper-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere_6810676_1650684.html) — SpaceX Manages to Catch up the Upper Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a First - [Sueddeutsche Zeitung](https://sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/spacex-starship-nasa-raumfahrt-li.3580613) — Another Historical Moment for Space Travel - [Klix](https://klix.ba/scitech/nauka/spacex-veceras-pokusava-historijsko-hvatanje-starshipa-na-tornju/261114079) — SpaceX Is Attempting a Historic Starship Capture on a Tower Tonight - [YNUKtv](https://ynuk.tv/2026/11/14/spacex-attempts-to-catch-a-starship-spacex-flight-15) — SpaceX Attempts To Catch A Starship - SpaceX Flight 15 - [spacepolicyonline.com](https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/spacex-catches-a-starship) — SpaceX Catches a Starship - [RÚV](https://ruv.is/frettir/erlent/492817) — SpaceX Intercepted the Starship on Its Way to Earth - [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/ciencia/spacex-conclui-pouso-historico-da-nave-starship-apos-voo-orbital-de-22-horas) — SpaceX Concludes Historical Landing of Starship Ship After 22 Hour Orbital Flight - [Agi.it](https://agi.it/estero/news/2026-11-14/spacex-starship-atterra-rampa-lancio-40034749) — SpaceX, Starship Returns From Orbit and Is Retrieved Flying From the Tower - [upday](https://upday.com/uk/spacex-catches-starship-upper-stage-with-tower-arms-for-the-first-time/8g8kclt) — SpaceX Catches Starship Upper Stage With Tower Arms for the First Time - [www.kleinezeitung.at](https://kleinezeitung.at/artikel/41453793/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-erstmals-wieder-auf) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [der Standard AT](https://derstandard.at/story/3000000349258/spacex-f228ngt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [Deník.cz](https://denik.cz/svet/vesmirna-lod-starship-se-vratila-na-zemi-a-uspesne-pristala-do-zachytnych-ramen) — Loď Starship Se Úspěšně Vrátila on Zemi, Loď Poprvé Zachytila Mechanical Ramena - [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/ausland/spacex-faengt-starship-rakete-am-startturm-erstmals-wieder-auf-a-8995a28f-b04d-4a0f-a6bd-1b2298f5b450) — SpaceX Captures Starship Rocket at the Launch Tower for the First Time - [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [dna.fr](https://dna.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [bienpublic.com](https://bienpublic.com/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [lalsace.fr](https://lalsace.fr/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [lejsl.com](https://lejsl.com/science-et-technologie/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First - [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/internationalt/spacex-indfanger-for-foerste-gang-rumskib) — SpaceX Captures Spacecraft for the First Time - [Ynet News](https://ynetnews.com/business/article/byylii8rmg) — SpaceX makes history: Starship caught by launch tower after 22 hours in orbit - [Arab News](https://arabnews.com/world/spacexs-starship-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-3011949) — SpaceX’s Starship captured by launch pad arms - [avisendanmark.dk](https://avisendanmark.dk/udland/spacex-indfanger-for-foerste-gang-rumskib) — SpaceX Captures Spacecraft for the First Time - [Rocky Mountain Outlook](https://rmoutlook.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Orillia Matters](https://orilliamatters.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Collingwood Today](https://collingwoodtoday.ca/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Thorold Today](https://thoroldtoday.ca/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Bowen Island Undercurrent](https://bowenislandundercurrent.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018564) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Sudbury](https://sudbury.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Timmins Today](https://timminstoday.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [The Verge](https://theverge.com/science/1033930/spacex-chopstick-starship-catch) — Watch SpaceX successfully execute the first ‘chopstick’ catch of Starship - [Kristeligt Dagblad](https://kristeligt-dagblad.dk/udland/spacex-indfanger-foerste-gang-rumskib) — SpaceX Captures Spacecraft for the First Time - [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/spacex-shkruan-historine-raketa-starship-kapet-ne-ajer-nga-krahet-gjigante-te-mechazilla) — SpaceX Makes History, Starship Rocket Is Caught in Mid-Air by Giant "Mechazilla" Wings - [The Bakersfield Californian](https://bakersfield.com/ap/national/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a/article_a3610088-b02d-56ca-bca4-1c2e9f4ab929.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [rfj.ch](https://rfj.ch/rfj/Actualite/Monde/20261114-SpaceX-rattrape-le-second-etage-de-Starship-apres-un-vol.html) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Starship, a First - [meadowlakeNOW](https://meadowlakenow.com/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/world/spacex-starship-returns-landing-pad-orbit-acing-test-reusable-rockets-6552211) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets - [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3448204) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [suedtirolnews.it](https://suedtirolnews.it/chronik/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-erstmals-wieder-auf) — SpaceX Captures Giant Missile for the First Time - [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-erstmals-wieder-auf/11169839) — SpaceX Successfully Captures Starship Rocket for the First Time - [Ckpg Today](https://ckpgtoday.ca/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [TESLARATI](https://teslarati.com/spacex-catches-starship-first) — SpaceX makes history, catching Starship from orbit for the first time - [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/spacex-captura-por-primera-vez-la-nave-starship-con-los-brazos-de-su-torre_0_9qRe1LgyIc.html) — SpaceX Captures for the First Time the Starship Ship with the Arms of Its Tower - [Numerama](https://numerama.com/sciences/2374713-mechazilla-a-attrape-le-starship-spacex-reussit-lexploit-inedit-de-capturer-le-vaisseau-en-plein-vol-avec-la-tour.html) — "Mechazilla Caught the Starship!": SpaceX Succeeds in the Unprecedented Feat of Capturing the Ship in Full Flight with the Tower - [abc](https://abc.es/ciencia/spacex-historia-conseguir-atrapar-nave-starship-tras-20261114223955-nt.html) — SpaceX Makes History by Catching the Starship Ship After 22 Hours Orbiting the Earth - [BBC News](https://bbc.com/news/live/cq0k683l3dz3t) — SpaceX successfully catches part of Starship rocket on its return to Earth - [Handelsblatt](https://handelsblatt.com/technik/raumfahrt-spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf/100269941.html) — Space: SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [satnews.com](https://satnews.com/2026/11/14/spacex-guides-ship-42-back-to-texas-for-first-orbital-upper-stage-tower-catch) — SpaceX Guides Ship 42 Back to Texas for First Orbital Upper-Stage Tower Catch – SatNews - [Seattle Pi](https://seattlepi.com/news/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-a22531009) — Client Challenge - [op-online.de](https://op-online.de/welt/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf-zr-94590446.html) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [Sud Ouest](https://sudouest.fr/sciences-et-technologie/espace/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship-une-premiere-historique-pour-le-geant-americain-d-elon-musk-31530295.php) — SpaceX Catches up the Upper Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship, a Historic First for the American Giant of Elon Musk - [Welt](https://welt.de/vermischtes/article6af8d2bd9849eea0701e318d/raumfahrt-spacex-faengt-zweite-stufe-des-starship-erstmals-erfolgreich-auf.html) — Space: SpaceX Successfully Captures Second Stage of Starship for the First Time - [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/spacex-starship-capture_n_6af8d3d7e4b0016f2eb7e55d) — SpaceX’s Starship Returns From Orbit And Is Captured By Launch Pad Arms In A Dramatic First - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/health/2026/11/14/spacex-elon-musk-starship-rocket/04d693b8-e073-11f1-912c-4fbb80d73f7f_story.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/elon-musks-spacex-rakett-tilbake-pa-jorden/s/80-95-250310) — Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Returns to Earth - [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/en/spacex-carries-out-first-ever-spaceship-capture/a-79950275) — SpaceX carries out first-ever spaceship capture - [La República](https://larepublica.co/globoeconomia/starship-de-spacex-se-acerca-al-final-de-su-decimoquinto-vuelo-de-prueba-e-intento-de-aterrizaje-de-regreso-4525386) — SpaceX Starship Successfully Overcomes Its First Return to Land in Texas Facilities - [RN](https://ruhrnachrichten.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf-w1274396-2002300916) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [FOCUS online](https://focus.de/wissen/weltraum/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf_4ec31db0-7076-45e4-a7b4-ba93bda28e16.html) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [bbv-net.de](https://bbv-net.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf-w1274396-6000663258) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/business/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [SooToday.com](https://sootoday.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Prince George Citizen](https://princegeorgecitizen.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018564) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Midland Today](https://midlandtoday.ca/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Guelph Today](https://guelphtoday.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Bay Today](https://baytoday.ca/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [flamboroughtoday.com](https://flamboroughtoday.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Coast Reporter](https://coastreporter.net/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018564) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Airdrie City View](https://airdriecityview.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [StratfordToday.ca](https://stratfordtoday.ca/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [thealbertan.com](https://thealbertan.com/world-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first-13018561) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/starship-spacex-elon-musk-earth-nasa-b3085078.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/spacex-elon-musk-starship-rocket-df394c1b5a0f85e11194f9ff7db9ee6b) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/business/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [News 4 JAX](https://news4jax.com/business/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [KARK](https://kark.com/news/national/ap-spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/starship-spacex-elon-musk-earth-nasa-b3085078.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/5cf36a29f219abc0) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [KOB 4](https://kob.com/ap-top-news/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Click on Detroit](https://clickondetroit.com/business/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/11/14/nation/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [abc News](https://abcnews.com/Technology/wireStory/spacexs-starship-returns-orbit-captured-launch-pad-arms-138148467) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit, caught by launch pad arms in dramatic first - [De Telegraaf](https://telegraaf.nl/buitenland/historische-mijlpaal-spacex-lanceertoren-vangt-voor-het-eerst-ruimteschip-op-na-terugkeer-uit-de-ruimte/164565482.html) — Historic SpaceX Milestone: Launch Tower Receives Spacecraft for the First Time After Return From Space - [Ekstra Bladet](https://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/foerste-gang-spacex-indfanger-rumskib/11354404) — First Time: SpaceX Captures Spacecraft - [onetz.de](https://onetz.de/deutschland-welt/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-id5563289.html) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/11/15/1476275.html) — The Mechazilla Platform First Caught the Starship of SpaceX. - [se7en.ws](https://se7en.ws/ilon-mask-tvorit-istoriyu-spacex-vpervye-pos) — Ilon Mask Makes History: SpaceX Put Starship on the Mechazilla Tower for the First Time. - [inFranken.de](https://infranken.de/ueberregional/newsticker-national/wissenschaft/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf-art-6411332) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [volksfreund.de](https://volksfreund.de/nachrichten/wissenschaft/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf_aid-158390843) — Space: SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [saarbruecker-zeitung.de](https://saarbruecker-zeitung.de/saarland/hochschule/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf_aid-158390827) — Space: SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [wz.de](https://wz.de/panorama/wissenschaft/spacex-faengt-riesen-rakete-starship-erstmals-wieder-auf_aid-158390831) — SpaceX Captures Giant Rocket Starship for the First Time - [Battlefords NOW](https://battlefordsnow.com/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1129050) — Starship Landed Successfully with Tower Manipulators for the First Time. - [E24](https://e24.no/boers-og-finans/i/yz3vvx/elon-musks-spacex-rakett-tilbake-paa-jorden) — SpaceX Rocket Back on Earth - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/11/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the-pad) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad – WTOP News - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the-pad) — SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mecha - [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/veda-skoly-vesmirna-lod-starship-40608681) — SpaceX Rewrites History. Starship Captured for the First Time After Returning From Orbit - [KTEN](https://kten.com/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_ddf55c44-8568-558e-b822-46edb4dfecb5.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [The Philadelphia Tribune](https://phillytrib.com/ap/business/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_bf6fba98-43b7-54fa-ae73-5e614bfa875a.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [ABC FOX Montana](https://montanarightnow.com/national_news/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_0f57cc46-f06b-52a4-bb4b-0c8b27d50378.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [union-bulletin.com](https://union-bulletin.com/news/national/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_92ee0c6e-9622-5ae4-bf88-217db8a52856.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Marietta Daily Journal](https://mdjonline.com/news/national/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_495a5439-f11b-5b93-84d9-2ec5c498cb06.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Goshen News](https://goshennews.com/news/national_news/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_1a8e33bd-3957-5a81-97a5-84ca1e90386d.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Daily News-Record](https://dnronline.com/associated_press/national/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_0a13359a-2c23-5272-86f7-d5879f6c09c8.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/business/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_11a1c0a3-b489-5d12-a13c-720f05ceed41.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [KULR-TV](https://kulr8.com/news/national/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_440dd846-3658-5a43-98fb-6cb084aac67d.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Kokomo Tribune](https://kokomotribune.com/news/nation_world_news/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_9067d521-eb4f-5fca-a204-c8cb6bcf8bf9.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Yuma Sun](https://yumasun.com/news/national_news/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_ab2356c0-9241-546f-a8e7-e77c0becaade.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel](https://gjsentinel.com/news/us/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_a96b7f41-a286-5181-86e7-e697f10ec3e4.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [The Times-Tribune](https://thetimestribune.com/news/national_news/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_89f9545a-65dd-5a10-853d-77bb150e3532.html) — SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first - [The Daily Star](https://thedailystar.com/news/state/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_35356f11-d29d-5f61-93d2-9f46f7b31ee6.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the-pad/article_3b982392-62e9-571a-ad50-a1df0dee7962.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/elon-musk-s-spacex-misses-starship-booster-catch-says-spacecraft-remains-healthy-before-texas-return-101794682521466.html) — SpaceX falls short of double catch after Starship booster explosion - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/science/story/ship-42-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-starbases-launch-tower-3039186-2026-11-15) — SpaceX catches megarocket Starship using Chopsticks, makes history - [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/11/14/spacex-plans-to-try-first-ever-catch-of-starship-rocket-from-orbit.html) — SpaceX, in a historic first, catches upper stage of its Starship rocket - [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/science/astronomia-a-vesmir/96313415-vesmirna-lod-starship-sa-vratila-na-zem-a-uspesne-pristala) — The Starship Spacecraft Returned to Earth and Successfully Landed - [Engadget](https://engadget.com/2316926/watch-spacex-attempt-to-catch-the-starship-upper-stage-for-the-first-time) — SpaceX successfully catches Starship after launch for the first time - [ultimatepocket.com](https://ultimatepocket.com/mechazilla-a-attrape-le-starship-spacex-reussit-lexploit-inedit-de-capturer-le-vaisseau-en-plein-vol-avec-la-tour) — "Mechazilla Caught the Starship!": SpaceX Succeeds in the Unprecedented Feat of Capturing the Ship in Full Flight with the Tower - [Metrópoles](https://metropoles.com/mundo/starship-completa-pouso-inedito-nos-eua-apos-voo-com-mais-de-22-horas) — Starship Completes Unpublished Landing in the USA After Flight with More than 22 Hours - [Correio do Povo](https://correiodopovo.com.br/jornal-com-tecnologia/starship-volta-da-orbita-e-e-capturada-por-bracos-da-torre-de-lancamento-pela-primeira-vez-1.1764814) — Starship Returns From Orbit and Is Captured by the Launch Tower's Arms for the First Time - [Jovem Pan News](https://jovempan.com.br/mundo/starship-volta-da-orbita-e-e-capturada-por-bracos-da-torre-de-lancamento-pela-primeira-vez) — Starship Returns From Orbit and Is Captured by ‘Arms' of the Launch Tower for the First Time - [KSL](https://ksl.com/article/51645924/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit, captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [The Daily Wire](https://dailywire.com/news/spacex-makes-history-with-starship-catch-after-booster-bails-on-landing) — SpaceX Catches Starship With Giant Launchpad Arms In Dramatic First - [UOL](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/ciencia/2026/11/starship-completa-pouso-inedito-apos-voo-de-225-horas.shtml) — SpaceX: Starship Completes Unpublished Landing - 14/11/2026 - [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/emcimadahora/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/ciencia/2026/11/starship-completa-pouso-inedito-apos-voo-de-225-horas.shtml) — SpaceX: Starship Completes Unpublished Landing - 14/11/2026 - [RedState](https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2026/11/14/watch-historic-achievement-as-mechazilla-catches-starship-15-n2209419) — Stunning Space Views, Then Historic Achievement As Starship Is Caught by Mechazilla - [KRCG](https://krcgtv.com/news/nation-world/spacex-catches-starship-after-orbit-in-historic-first-as-booster-explodes-over-gulf) — SpaceX catches Starship after orbit in historic first as booster explodes over Gulf - [WCYB](https://wcyb.com/newsletter-daily/spacex-catches-starship-after-orbit-in-historic-first-as-booster-explodes-over-gulf) — SpaceX catches Starship after orbit in historic first as booster explodes over Gulf - [KBAK](https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/nation-world/spacex-catches-starship-after-orbit-in-historic-first-as-booster-explodes-over-gulf) — SpaceX catches Starship after orbit in historic first as booster explodes over Gulf - [KGAN](https://cbs2iowa.com/news/nation-world/spacex-catches-starship-after-orbit-in-historic-first-as-booster-explodes-over-gulf) — SpaceX catches Starship after orbit in historic first as booster explodes over Gulf - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/spacexs-starship-nears-end-of-15th-test-flight-and-return-landing-attempt) — SpaceX’s Starship aces first return to Texas - [Mediaite](https://mediaite.com/media/news/never-happened-before-excited-cnn-reporter-geeks-out-as-spacex-catches-massive-rocket) — ‘Never Happened Before!’ Excited CNN Reporter Geeks Out As SpaceX ‘Catches’ Massive Rocket - [Just the News](https://justthenews.com/nation/technology/spacex-starship-completes-historic-first-catch-spacecraft-returning-orbit) — SpaceX catches rocket returning from orbit in historic feat - [npr](https://npr.org/2026/11/14/g-s1-153786/spacex-successfully-catches-starship-and-makes-history) — SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history - [KPBS](https://kpbs.org/news/science-technology/2026/11/14/spacex-successfully-catches-starship-and-makes-history) — SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history - [Georgia Public Broadcasting](https://gpb.org/news/2026/11/14/spacex-successfully-catches-starship-and-makes-history) — SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history - [ksfr.org](https://ksfr.org/npr-news/2026-11-14/spacex-successfully-catches-starship-and-makes-history) — SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history - [tpr.org](https://tpr.org/2026-11-14/spacex-successfully-catches-starship-and-makes-history) — SpaceX successfully catches Starship and makes history - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/sci-tech/2026/11/14/spacexs-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-captured-by-launch-pad-arms-in-a-dramatic-first) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/business/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the-pad/article_b24e41f0-7d9d-5ade-94c3-d1f299a459e2.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [The Record](https://therecord.com/business/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the-pad/article_2f1583f0-e994-5b61-87d7-9c523052dc8f.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer](https://messenger-inquirer.com/ap/ap_national_news/spacex-s-starship-returns-from-orbit-and-is-caught-by-giant-mechanical-arms-at-the/article_182b1f09-200b-5a13-9782-5d0df32c7393.html) — SpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is caught by giant mechanical arms at the pad - [The spokesman-Review](http://spokesman.com/stories/2026/nov/14/spacex-catches-starship-in-novel-landing-at-texas-) — SpaceX catches Starship in novel landing at Texas site - [Conservative Daily News](https://conservativedailynews.com/2026/11/spacexs-starship-reaches-orbit-on-flight-15-but-the-super-heavy-booster-splashes-down-in-the-gulf) — SpaceX’s Starship Reaches Orbit on Flight 15, but the Super Heavy Booster Splashed Down in the Gulf - [Space](https://space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-chopsticks-catch-starship-upper-stage-flight-14) — 'Now everything changes': SpaceX catches Starship upper stage for 1st time ever - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/spacexs-starship-aces-first-return-texas-2026-11-14) — SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets - [Le Journal de Montreal](https://journaldemontreal.com/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-letage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship - [A Gazeta Brasil apresenta as últimas notícias sobre governo Bolsonaro, Lava Jato, Planalto, Congress](https://gazetabrasil.com.br/ciencia-e-tecnologia/2026/11/14/spacex-captura-nave-starship-no-ar-com-bracos-da-torre-pela-primeira-vez-apos-22-horas-em-orbita) — SpaceX Captures Starship Ship in the Air with Tower Arms for the First Time After 22 Hours in Orbit - [TVA Nouvelles](https://tvanouvelles.ca/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-letage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship - [Le Journal de Quebec](https://journaldequebec.com/2026/11/14/spacex-rattrape-letage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship) — SpaceX Catches up on the Top Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship - [UPI](https://upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/11/14/spacex-starship-upper-stage/1201794703333) — SpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first time - [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/279ff811227e) — SpaceX aborts booster recovery as Starship reaches orbit - [La Presse](https://lapresse.ca/affaires/entreprises/2026-11-13/une-premiere-historique/spacex-rattrape-l-etage-superieur-de-sa-megafusee-starship.php) — A Historic First-Time SpaceX Catches up the Upper Floor of Its Mega-Fusée Starship ## Questions **What happened during SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight?** During its 15th test flight, SpaceX successfully captured the upper stage of its Starship rocket using mechanical arms on the launch tower. This marked the first time the company had successfully recovered this part of the rocket after a flight, with previous attempts resulting in its destruction. **When and where did the Starship capture take place?** The capture occurred on Saturday at approximately 15:15 local time (21:15 GMT) at the Texas launch pad. This event was part of the 15th test flight of the Starship system. **Was this the first time SpaceX attempted to recover the Starship's upper stage?** Yes, this was the first successful recovery of the Starship's upper stage after a test flight. Previous attempts had failed, and the booster burned in the ocean. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/tech/spacex-starship-rocket-upper-stage-caught-by-launch-tower. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "SpaceX Starship rocket upper stage caught by launch tower", https://mediabias.news/tech/spacex-starship-rocket-upper-stage-caught-by-launch-tower