WASHINGTON, 15th November, 2026 (WAM) -- SpaceX successfully recovered a spacecraft at its launch pad for the first time, as its "Starship" vehicle returned safely after spending a day in orbit.

The spacecraft returned to Earth intact and was captured by mechanical arms, known as "chopsticks", on the launch tower.

Emerging from the clouds following a descent that took it across the continent, the spacecraft glided smoothly between two robotic arms positioned above launch pad 2.

(Source: WAM.ae)