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SpaceX Calls Off Booster Catch Attempt Mid-Flight, Citing Safety Concerns


Starship lifted off for its sixth test flight on Tuesday, but its Super Heavy Booster splashed down in the ocean rather than being caught by the company's giant "chopsticks."

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