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Launches & Rockets

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says tower catch likely in months

The company plans to catch the Starship upper stage with launch tower arms within a few months.

Luisa Marconi
Senior Space Correspondent
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Elon Musk stated on August 20, 2026, that SpaceX will likely attempt to catch the Starship upper stage with the launch tower within a few months.[1]