SpaceX’s robotic arm regeneration rocket “Chopsticks” video looks a lot like a clamped magnetic switch

After four previous failed launches, SpaceX, owned by American billionaire Elon Musk, successfully launched the massive Starship spacecraft on Sunday (October 13) in Texas, US, and managed to successfully returned the rocket machine. For the first time, SpaceX used a robotic arm to clamp a rocket thruster in mid-air.

The Starship that was launched this time was 121 meters high and was not carrying any cargo. The giant spaceship Starship uses the largest and most powerful rocket system in history. The US Space Agency (NASA) has ordered two Starships to be used for future lunar landing missions.

Mechazilla has caught the Super Heavy boost! pic.twitter.com/6R5YatSVJX

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 13, 2024

This is the fifth time SpaceX has tested the Starship rocket. In the first three tests, the rocket exploded and disintegrated shortly after its launch completed all test presets.

The highlight of SpaceX’s fifth test this time is that its launch tower is equipped with a large metal arm called “Chopsticks”. He successfully landed on the launch pad and used a robotic arm to grab the rocket’s thrusters.

SpaceX also explained that if the conditions are not suitable, the rocket device will be launched into the bay, however, after this successful separation, the Starship “Super Heavy” rocket will continue to orbit the Earth and is expected to it eventually falls into the Indian Ocean. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson congratulated SpaceX on the X social platform for successfully capturing the thrust of the rocket and completing the fifth Starship flight test. Elon Musk said he was looking forward to serving NASA and hopes to successfully return humans to the moon.

Source of information and pictures:LocationX

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