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SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
By Marisol Kim
SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after double catch thwarted by booster malfunction
Marisol Kim
Marisol Kim
Senior Reporter · Locust Grove, GA
Marisol Kim has been a storyteller for over a decade, previously working at NPR’s Atlanta affiliate. A graduate of Emory University with a degree in Journalism, Marisol has a knack for uncovering the heart of McDonough through the voices of its residents. She is deeply invested in community engagement and local events.
More from Marisol →Senior Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM · 1 min read
A booster malfunction has thwarted SpaceX’s attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the Texas launch pad. The first-stage booster malfunctioned several minutes after Friday's liftoff and ended up in the Gulf of Mexico. But the spacecraft soared into…
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