SpaceX Starship Test Catches Booster But Loses Upper Stage

SpaceX Starship 7
Credit: SpaceX
SpaceX’s fast-paced Starship development program got mixed results on Jan. 16 with the premature loss of the first upgraded Block 2 upper-stage variant but the second successful recovery of the Super Heavy booster. The upper-stage flight, which was due to end 1 hr. 6 min. after launch with a...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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