SpaceX successfully recovered its Starship for the first time

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, SpaceX successfully used the "chopsticks" mechanical arm on the launch tower to catch the first stage Super Heavy rocket during the fifth Starship test flight, achieving an important goal of this launch mission. More than 2 minutes after the Starship launched, the first stage Super Heavy rocket separated from the Starship and began its return. More than 6 minutes after the Starship launch, the first stage was successfully caught by the "chopsticks" mechanical arm on the launch tower. This is SpaceX's first attempt to recover the first stage of the Starship. Next, the second stage of the Starship will continue to fly, preparing for a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean.