# Starship Flight 15 Launch

> SpaceX begins 22-hour mission to catch spacecraft using 'chopsticks'.
- Title: Starship Flight 15 Launch · India Today | Shortify
- Summary: SpaceX begins 22-hour mission to catch spacecraft using 'chopsticks'. SpaceX aims to recover Starship upper stage at Starbase using mechanical arms after…
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- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/science/story/spacex-begins-a-22-hour-mission-targeting-to-catch-the-spacecraft-afterwards-3038630-2026-11-14
- Author: India Today Science Desk
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:47:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: starship, space, spacex, chopsticks, starlink, recovery, starbase, india, news
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

SpaceX aims to recover Starship upper stage at Starbase using mechanical arms after 22-hour orbit.