She was "caught" with the help of the Mechazilla manipulator.
Source: SpaceX
Updated at 16:44. The Starship spacecraft landed in the Indian Ocean.
SpaceX launched the Starship rocket for the fifth time in a test flight. The launch took place around 15:25. The company is broadcasting the event on X. For the first time, the company managed to return the first stage, Super Heavy, to the launch pad, where it was "caught" using the Mechazilla tower manipulator. Source: SpaceX The second stage will test an updated heat shield and attempt a re-entry into the atmosphere after completing an orbital flight, according to N+1.
Live launch broadcast Starship is a super-heavy rocket about 120 meters tall. It consists of two parts: the first stage — the Super Heavy booster, and the second stage — the Starship spacecraft. It was developed for future missions to the Moon and Mars. The first tests were conducted in April 2023.