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SpaceX Aborts Super Heavy Booster Catch, Opts for Gulf of Mexico Landing

Nov 19, 2024, 10:08 PM

SpaceX aborted its attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster with the mechanical arms of the launch tower during the latest Starship test flight. Instead, the booster performed a soft landing with a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The decision was made after it was determined that the catch was not safe to proceed, opting for an offshore landing.