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SpaceX Starship returns to Earth in dramatic catch by launch pad arms, in photos

STARBASE, Texas (AP) — SpaceX’s Starship is back on Earth, captured in midair by giant mechanical arms at its Texas launch pad. Starship descended from orbit Saturday, returning to where its journey began 22 hours earlier.

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SpaceX Starship returns to Earth in dramatic catch by launch pad arms, in photos

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By ERIC GAY

STARBASE, Texas (AP) — SpaceX’s Starship is back on Earth, captured in midair by giant mechanical arms at its Texas launch pad. Starship descended from orbit Saturday, returning to where its journey began 22 hours earlier.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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