The Wave

1. YesterdayThe SunMoment Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes and crashes into sea during historic missionSpaceX caught its Starship spacecraft back at the Texas launch tower after a record-length orbital flight, the first recovery of the vehicle in its push toward full reusability.

   8 articles · 7 outlets · SFGATE, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Space.com, Le Monde

   1. YesterdaySFGATEPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
   2. YesterdaySouth China Morning PostPickupSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in ocean
   3. YesterdayLos Angeles TimesPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuver
   4. YesterdayNew York PostPickupSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of Mexico
   5. YesterdayThe SunPickupMoment Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes and crashes into sea during historic mission
   6. YesterdaySpace.comPickupSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
   7. 23h agoSouth China Morning PostEarliestSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catch
   8. 21h agoLe MondePickupSpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

   SpaceSpaceX catches Starship upper stage at Starbase as FAA reviews higher launch cadence287 linked

• Space.com
• Los Angeles Times
• South China Morning Post
• New York Post
• The Sun
• SFGATE
• Le Monde
• South China Morning Post

Mainstream pickup yesterday.

• NewsSpaceX Catches a StarshipBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsWhat's next for SpaceX's Starship after epic Flight 15 chopsticks catch?Both involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX catches Starship for the first time after launch from TexasBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsDouble-catch drama: Why Starship's Flight 15 is so important to SpaceXBoth involve Artemis program, SpaceX, Elon Musk
• NewsArtemis III On Track for Triple-Launch in 2027Both involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship returns to launch pad from orbit in victory for companyBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin
• NewsCan SpaceX catch its Starship?Both involve Artemis program, SpaceX, Blue Origin
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catchBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion foils unprecedented maneuverBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catchBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit — after booster explodes in Gulf of MexicoBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX recovers Starship with giant tower arms in historic firstBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsStarship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stagesBoth involve SpaceX, Starship, Super Heavy
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic firstBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsIsaacman outlines Artemis III multi-launch checkout sequence and Blue Origin priorityBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, Blue Origin
• NewsSpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'Both involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket in historic firstBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad armBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship, after mishap, returns from orbit and is captured by launchpadBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX Starship makes dramatic return to Earth after being 'caught' in mid-air by mechanical armsBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rocketsBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Elon Musk
• NewsSpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)Both involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX catches Starship at launch tower for first timeBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Starship
• NewsSpaceX’s Starship captured by launchpad arms in dramatic firstBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsChina Plans “Two Launches, Lunar Orbit Rendezvous” to Land Taikonauts on MoonBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• News'I think we will prevail': NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Artemis, China and the new moon race (exclusive)Both involve NASA, Artemis program, Starship
• NewsNASA unveils $10 billion in moon base contracts, new lunar missions and the 'PROMISE' of a nuclear-powered roverBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin
• NewsSpaceX and Amazon Boost Constellation CompetitionBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin
• NewsSpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catchBoth involve SpaceX, Starship, Super Heavy
• NewsRep. Mike Haridopolos on NASA’s Future After the Blue WaveBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsElon Musk's SpaceX makes history with incredible pinpoint Starship landing in Texas as NASA boss praises 'magic' featBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Elon Musk
• NewsWatch: SpaceX catches Starship in midair on return to launch towerBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsWashington Updates – Boosting Starship CadenceBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin
• NewsSpaceX’s bid for Starship double catch thwarted, as booster ends up in oceanBoth involve SpaceX, Elon Musk, Starship
• NewsNASA Shares Moon Base Progress, Contract AwardsBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, SpaceX
• NewsSpaceX catches Starship for first time, drawing praise in WashingtonBoth involve SpaceX, Elon Musk, Starship
• NewsNASA’s Moon Base plan gains a PROMISEBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin
• NewsMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s FutureBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, Blue Origin
• NewsMAX POWER: NASA’s Inaugural Aerospace Expo Ignites America’s FutureBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, Blue Origin
• NewsIsaacman lays out SLS path to the 2030sBoth involve NASA, Artemis program, Blue Origin
• NewsNASA updates Moon Base CLPS program as Canada weighs Canadarm3’s futureBoth involve NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin

• NASA
• Artemis program
• SpaceX
• Blue Origin
• Elon Musk
• Starship
• Orion
• Blue Moon
• Super Heavy
• Starlink V3