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SpaceX launches Starship into orbit, aborts booster catch attempt
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Fusion42 · 14 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the second time but aborted its attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster, directing it to land in the Gulf of Mexico. The mission includes deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites, marking a significant expansion of SpaceX's satellite internet network.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 6 sources have reported it.
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SpaceX's failure to catch the booster this time shifts your launch playbook to expect more ocean landings in the near term. You need to adapt your supply and recovery plans for less frequent booster reuse until catch technology improves.
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