SpaceX Starship’s Fifth Flight Test: A Closer Look

Onboard View of Super Heavy and Catch Beam Contact

In a recent tweet, SpaceX shared an onboard view of the Super Heavy booster as it made contact with the chopstick catch beam during Starship’s fifth flight test. The footage provides a unique perspective on this crucial moment of the launch, offering insights into the precision and complexity of the catch mechanism.

The video shows the Super Heavy booster ascending towards the catch beam, which is suspended from the launch and catch tower at Starbase. As the booster approaches, the catch beam extends towards it, eventually making a smooth and controlled connection. The precision of this maneuver is a testament to SpaceX’s engineering prowess and the reliability of their systems.

This onboard view complements the footage released earlier, which captured the liftoff and final phases of the booster catch from the top of the tower. Together, these videos provide a comprehensive picture of the entire launch sequence, showcasing the incredible engineering and technological advancements behind SpaceX’s Starship program.

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