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SpaceX tower to try to catch Starship booster after first Florida launch

October 22, 2026 · Updated October 23, 2026 · Curated by 247ignite
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SpaceX plans to use its launch tower to catch a Starship booster during the system's first Florida-based launch. The upper stage will lift off from Kennedy Space Center and return to Starbase, Texas. This follows a series of Texas launches, including Flight 13, which achieved precise landings but did not attempt a booster catch.

This marks a significant step in SpaceX's efforts to refine Starship's reusability. Expanding booster recovery to Florida could streamline operations across multiple sites, potentially increasing launch frequency and reducing costs.

Investment implication: SpaceX's progress in booster recovery could lower operational expenses and improve Starship's profitability. For you, this development highlights SpaceX's growing ability to compete with Blue Origin and ULA in the reusable rocket market, a key factor in assessing its market position.

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