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Starship Flight 15 Launch
SpaceX begins 22-hour mission to catch spacecraft using 'chopsticks'.
In brief
SpaceX begins 22-hour mission to catch spacecraft using 'chopsticks'. SpaceX aims to recover Starship upper stage at Starbase using mechanical arms after 22-hour orbit. Originally reported by India Today.
Starship Flight 15 Launch
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase in South Texas on November 14, 2026.
22-Hour Mission
The spacecraft flies for 22 hours before attempting to return to Starbase for recovery.
Chopsticks Recovery
SpaceX uses mechanical arms to catch the spacecraft after 22-hour orbit.
Orbital Deployment
Ship42 deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites after reaching 275 km orbit.
Recovery Milestone
First attempt to recover Starship upper stage at launch site using 'chopsticks'.
The big picture
SpaceX aims to recover Starship upper stage at Starbase using mechanical arms after 22-hour orbit.
