SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight
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Dream scenario SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight. Stephen Clark – Jul 25, 2026 1:47 pm | 22 A drone view of SpaceX's Starship vehicle floating in the Indian Ocean after splashdown on Flight 13. The flame visible in this image dissipated after a few seconds.
- ▪Dream scenario SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight.
- ▪Stephen Clark – Jul 25, 2026 1:47 pm | 22 A drone view of SpaceX's Starship vehicle floating in the Indian Ocean after splashdown on Flight 13.
- ▪The flame visible in this image dissipated after a few seconds.
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- ▪ Amazing Views From SpaceX's Starship Test Flight and Exciting Splashdown — RedState
- ▪ Starship’s 13th Test Flight Ends With a Lucky Splashdown — PCMag.com - Technology Product Reviews, News, Prices & Tips
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Dream scenario SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight SpaceX will likely attempt to catch Starship back at the launch pad on its next flight. Stephen Clark – Jul 25, 2026 1:47 pm | 22 A drone view of SpaceX's Starship vehicle floating in the Indian Ocean after splashdown on Flight 13. The flame visible in this image dissipated after a few seconds. Credit: SpaceX A drone view of SpaceX's Starship vehicle floating in the Indian Ocean after splashdown on Flight 13. The flame visible in this image dissipated after a few seconds.
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