Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:01pm on 14 Nov 2026,Saturday Science
SpaceX is preparing for a possible second catch attempt during its latest Starship test flight after the rocket's booster failed to return to the launch tower. The 124-metre rocket launched successfully from Boca Chica, Texas, on Friday. However, an automated safety system aborted the planned catch of its Super Heavy booster, which was diverted to the ocean before exploding. The upper stage, known as Ship, continued into space and deployed 26 Starlink satellites. It is scheduled to return on Saturday after completing 14 orbits. SpaceX will decide whether to attempt a tower catch after assessing the spacecraft's condition. (PC: BBC)
