# SpaceX Aborts Booster Catch

> SpaceX cancels Starship booster recovery after stage separation, redirects to ocean.
- Title: SpaceX Aborts Booster Catch · TokenPost | Shortify
- Summary: SpaceX cancels Starship booster recovery after stage separation, redirects to ocean.
- Keywords: space, starship, super heavy, booster, recovery, starlink, spacex, crypto, TokenPost
- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/technology/57092
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:31:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: space, starship, super heavy, booster, recovery, starlink, spacex, crypto, finance
## SpaceX Aborts Booster Catch
SpaceX called off Starship’s Super Heavy booster return after stage separation Friday and diverted it to the ocean.
## Booster Explodes in Ocean
The booster had no landing legs, tipped over after reaching the water and exploded.
## Starship Reaches Orbit
The spacecraft later reached orbit and began deploying 26 upgraded Starlink satellites.
## Key takeaway

SpaceX abandoned Starship booster recovery after stage separation, redirecting the Super Heavy to the ocean where it exploded.