SpaceX retrieves the Starship upper stage for inspection in Texas

A month after splashing down in the Indian Ocean, the Starship upper stage is lifted onto a ship.

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Headed to Texas for an unprecedented inspection to analyze the spacecraft's performance.

This retrieval marks a key milestone for future crewed flights and lunar missions.

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