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SpaceX's Starship made history on Saturday by completing its first-ever midair catch, using giant mechanical arms upon returning from space.

While the achievement marked a major milestone for Elon Musk's team, an early explosion of the first-stage booster following Friday's liftoff prevented the company from achieving its hoped-for double catch.

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