FT: Musk’s SpaceX catches returning booster rocket in technical milestone

SpaceX achieved a major milestone with the successful test of its Starship rocket, advancing its goal of fully reusable spacecraft. In a dramatic feat, the rocket's "super heavy booster" was caught mid-air by mechanical arms, or "chopsticks," upon returning to the launch pad. This breakthrough is vital to reducing the cost of space travel. SpaceX is on track for future manned missions, including a moon orbit in 2025.

Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here.

By Patrick Temple-West in New York

Successful test is step forward in billionaire's bid to create fully reusable spacecraft

___STEADY_PAYWALL___