Newshot Poised to Rewrite the History of Human Rocket Reuse: SpaceX Starship's 15th Test Flight Tomorrow, "Chopsticks" to Attempt Dual-Stage Capture for the First Time
SpaceX’s 15th Starship test flight opened a 75-minute launch window at 16:45 Central Time on November 13 (06:45 Beijing time on November 14), with the launch tower’s “chopsticks” arms scheduled to attempt a dual-stage capture for the first time. SpaceX then used the tower’s robotic arm to catch the second-stage spacecraft returning from orbit, the company’s first such recovery, about 22.5 hours after liftoff. A new report says SpaceX successfully used the “chopsticks” mechanical arms to catch Starship for the first time during the 15th flight on November 15 local time, while earlier accounts placed the recovery on November 14 local time. A November 15 report citing Space.com said that while the catch made history, the giant rocket still faces multiple hurdles before fully routine, reusable
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- Point 01 11/13, 07:50
SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight had a 75-minute launch window opening at 16:45 Central Time on Nov 13, or 06:45 Beijing time on Nov 14.
Based on 1 - Point 02 11/13, 07:50
The launch tower's "chopsticks" arms were to attempt a dual-stage capture for the first time.
Based on 1 - Point 03 11/15, 06:54
A new report dates the first chopsticks catch to Nov 15 local time, while earlier accounts said Nov 14.
Based on 1 - Point 04 11/15, 07:26
On Nov 14 local time, SpaceX for the first time used the launch tower's robotic arm to catch the second-stage spacecraft returning from orbit.
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The spacecraft was caught about 22.5 hours after liftoff.
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A Nov 15 report citing Space.com said the giant rocket still faces multiple hurdles before fully routine operations.
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Poised to Rewrite the History of Human Rocket Reuse: SpaceX Starship's 15th Test Flight Tomorrow, "Chopsticks" to Attempt Dual-Stage Capture for the First Time
AI overview SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight is scheduled to open a 75-minute launch window at 16:45 Central Time on November 13 (06:45 Beijing Time on November 14), with the first attempt t
IT之家 Original ↗ - November 15, 2026 · Sun
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Making History: SpaceX Successfully Catches Starship With 'Chopsticks' for the First Time
AI overview On November 15 local time, SpaceX, during the 15th Starship test flight, for the first time successfully used the launch tower's "chopsticks" mechanical arms to catch the Starship
IT之家 Original ↗ - +1d 24h
About 22.5 hours after liftoff, SpaceX's Starship spacecraft is caught and recovered by the launch tower's robotic arm for the first time
AI overview On November 14 local time, during Starship's 15th test flight, SpaceX for the first time used the launch tower's robotic arm to catch the second-stage spacecraft returning from orb
IT之家 Original ↗ - +2d 12h
SpaceX Starship catches spacecraft with 'chopsticks' for the first time, but full reusability still faces multiple challenges
AI overview In a Nov. 15 IT之家 report citing Space.com, SpaceX's Starship made history, but the giant rocket still faces many hurdles before fully routine operations. During the 15th test fligh
IT之家 Original ↗ - Still developing · later reports will keep extending this axis
The catch was a first for Starship, but reporting notes the vehicle still faces multiple hurdles before it can operate routinely and be fully reusable.