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SpaceX Flight 15 booster diverts to splashdown, missing planned double catch

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13 November 2026

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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

SpaceX Flight 15's booster missed the planned double catch and diverted to splashdown instead, indicating a potential issue with their booster recovery process.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your satellite or space service business now faces a higher risk that SpaceX booster recoveries might fail or delay. Prepare backup plans for launch cadence disruptions and evaluate alternative launch options.

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