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Will SpaceX catch a Starship upper stage with its launch tower arms by December 31, 2026?

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How this resolves: Resolves Yes if, on or before December 31, 2026 (UTC), a Starship upper stage (Ship) is caught by the launch tower arms at a SpaceX launch site after a flight, as confirmed by SpaceX on its official channels and reported by at least one independent outlet (Space.com, SpaceNews or NASASpaceflight).

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SpaceX has caught the Super Heavy booster on three of Starship's 14 test flights but has never tried to catch the upper stage, called Ship. On its October 20 earnings call, SpaceX said it will attempt to catch both stages on Flight 15, expected next month. Ship returns higher, farther and faster than the booster.

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