SpaceX rocket booster makes successful landing after test launch - using 'chopsticks'

The launch of the fifth test flight from Elon Musk's Space X Starship rocket has been a success.

It took off in Boca Chica, Texas and was the first attempt to bring the rocket's Super Heavy booster back to the launch tower. After a slightly wobbly descent, the booster was successfully grabbed and clamped by the tower's "chopsticks".

Starship and Super Heavy are designed to carry crew and cargo to the moon and beyond - and be reusable.

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[fatmat]

this was thought to be impossible 5yrs ago and now its come to life.. what a day to be alive to witness such a historical event

[HighPeakVideo]

Seemed like a joke when Elon Musk first announced SpaceX would catch a returning rocket with mechanical arms.
A stunning awesome achievement.

[Adolphout]

History made. And we had a front seat on the Internet. What an achievement.Congrats SpaceX

[somethingclever]

One of the greatest technical accomplishments of the 21st Century, congrats

[matthew.m.stevick]

i honestly think this is the coolest thing i have ever seen

[SeanChYT]

Historic. There is no other word for it.

[adamredwine]

Truly incredible. Bravo to everyone at SpaceX for their insane talent and effort.

[beepbop]

This launch was a historical event. The idea has now been executed. Humans will soon be able to lift 100+ tons out of orbit on a reusable rocket. Unbelievable

[michaelsummerell]

Now that was something I never thought I'd see in my lifetime. I'm stunned.

[bklufc]

IMAGINE, a rocket NOT being used to harm other human beings.
World take note.

[The_Quaalude]

*They basically threw a skyscraper into the air and caught it like a ball!* 😭

[krox]

They really did it landed that skyscraper

[eyeofthetiger]

I remember "experts" saying this was impossible and a crazy, stupid idea when they announced it. Now they did it. ON THE FIRST TRY

[JayT]

SpaceX engineers are out here catching rockets meanwhile I can't even parallel park

[D.Ducktar]

Wish the sky sports people would shut up and let the experts talk.

[erichaynes]

Brought a tear to my eye. Edit: Thanks for the likes! Go Space Ex!

[nholmes]

OMG what the F...K I have just wachted ..this is better then a scifi movie.

[danielroden]

this is a 2nd golden age for space flight for those born after apollo. incredible.

[NandiCollector]

*This is what we've been waiting for since 1969. Fantastic.*

[CasinoMaster]

that booster alone equivalent to 24 story building