SpaceX Released ONBOARD Booster 12 View Show How Exactly Mechazilla CATCH Starship...

SpaceX Released ONBOARD Booster 12 View Show How Exactly Mechazilla CATCH Starship...
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00:00: Intro
00:44: Catching attempt from onboard view
05:29: Falcon Heavy mission and its records
08:52: The SpaceX’s 100th mission this year
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SpaceX Released ONBOARD Booster 12 View Show How Exactly Mechazilla CATCH Starship...
I couldn't help but shout, "Wow!"
There were so many impressive angles of the Super Heavy catch attempt, but the one I was waiting for most—the onboard view—finally appeared, and it revealed some fascinating details. It looks like B12 may be ready for the next steps.
Meanwhile, Falcon Heavy successfully completed the Europa Clipper mission, setting important milestones and breaking records along the way. This mission paved the way for SpaceX to reach its 100th launch soon after.
October has been incredible, hasn't it?
Let’s dive into all of this in today’s episode of Great SpaceX!
SpaceX Released ONBOARD Booster 12 View Show How Exactly Mechazilla CATCH Starship...
Super Heavy B12 is currently resting stably on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) after what Elon Musk described as a "difficult" journey. But that challenge made history, so let’s rewind and see it from a different perspective.
SpaceX recently released an onboard flight view on X, providing a stunning top-down angle. It gives us a clear view of the vast area surrounding the launch site, but naturally, the main focus is on Super Heavy’s systems.
In this view, we can clearly see the grid fins working hard to steer the booster—an essential factor in helping B12 move precisely into the middle of the chopsticks for the catch. We also witness the moment the landing burn engines activate, marked by a notable flame. Initially large, the flame reduces in size as the middle ring engines cycle on and off during the burn.
From the bottom-up view, we can see the center engines of B12 performing effectively. Beyond providing the necessary force to slow down, these gimbal engines continuously adjust their direction, guiding B12 along a precise path. SpaceX commented, "The final phase of Super Heavy's landing burn used the three center Raptor engines to precisely steer into catch position."
SpaceX Released ONBOARD Booster 12 View Show How Exactly Mechazilla CATCH Starship...
However, what really caught my attention was that one side of the booster—specifically near the Ship QD (Quick Disconnect) area—seemed to burn more intensely. From other angles, we can also observe that, while the fire wasn't large, it burned quite fiercely. Comparing the live stream with post-flight images, the chine on the Ship QD side appears slightly damaged, likely from the fire during landing. Fortunately, the damage is minimal and can be easily repaired.
In the onboard footage, we also get a clear, slow-motion view of the moment when Super Heavy connects with the chopsticks, allowing us to closely observe this incredible feat.
It's a perfect combination, timed down to the second. The way the chopsticks close is highly proactive, and after closing, the lifting point touches the landing rail, then lowers the booster. This step raised a lot of concerns before the flight, but after seeing how smoothly it worked, I have great confidence in the success of future missions. Elon Musk even affirmed, "Good chance that Starship achieves full stack reusability in 2025, which is the critical breakthrough needed to make life multi-planetary."
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To be resolved, thank you.

[BQTV]

Incredible. Most impressive engineering accomplishment I've ever seen.

[commerce-usa]

Incredible is not enough to describe this achievement. Those shots from the ship show exactly how precise that landing really was. Awesome.

[combivent]

I dont think they will use b12 again for another flight. They will probably scrap it into pieces to get thorough data on each sections of the booster, concentrating on the most vulnerable spots during flight.

[sr]

Incredible feat. Surely the best visuals in many decades. Congrats to SpaceX team. They rock...

[marcusw]

The way it came in like a Ferrari, the casually parks like it was routine! Was amazing

[kevinkilkenny]

I am 70 years old. I would get up early in the morning to watch the Gemini launches. We didn’t have tv yet for the Mercury flights. I remember my excitement as Walter Cronkite would explain the objectives of the missions while holding a model of rocket. I felt like my 11 year old self as I shook my fist in the air and shouting “YES, YES, YES” as the booster and ship blastoff, when the booster was caught and the ship soft landed. Elon does the difficult immediately, the impossible took a little longer.

[harrykeel]

I was completely awestruck, after the catch and have replayed it over and over again in my mind. Just awesome!!

[jimclester]

Monumental 100. A great success for SpaceX, congratulations!

[WalterKazban]

INCREDIBLE!!!❤❤
JUST SUPER INCREDIBLE..FEAT...GO GO SPACE X..and big thank for your Employees doing a great Job...no question about it..shows they care

[Tufftyted]

Incredible this was absolutely breathtaking. Well done team SpaceX

[paulmelham]

Think B-12 needs a big museum, as the first booster to land back on the launch pad. Flowers 🎉🎉 to the spacex team for getting this done. I'm still buzzing with that feat landing 😊

[mikedagneau]

Fantastic Space X team. Well done 👏👏👏👏

[frankwegner]

Indeed, an outstanding engineering feat. Congratulations to the SpaceX team!

[guypehaim]

The on-board view of the landing on the chopstick rail was not in slow motion. That was the real speed with which the booster contacted the tower.

[Major-Kong]

Incredible, also, I think after they do their inspection I think they will put it on display next to the first Falcon 9 they landed.

[meloantoniocalado]

INCREDIBLE.... I am speechless with all SpaceX achievements.

[davidscallion]

Incredible!! Congratulations SpaceX Engineers!!!

[Jim.Thunda]

I had some serious medical problems a few years ago and had my doubts if I'd see the first tower built.
Now l have seen a booster return to its tower.
I hope to see a moon base, but l have my doubts on that.
But SpaceX is the only thing that gives me an interest in living.

[jarichardsutube]

THERE Are TWO MAIN REASONS why STARSHIP made History:
1- The STARSHIP Program IS Managed by Elon Musk & SpaceX... 👍👍 and,
2- The STARSHIP Program - NOT -Managed by Boeing 😆😅😂 🤣🤣🤣

[sonnynguyen]

Incredible🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🥇. Great achievement from SpaceX team.👍