Sun Oct 13 14:03:45 UTC 2024: ## SpaceX’s Starship Makes History with ‘Chopsticks Maneuver’ During Test Flight
**Boca Chica, Texas** – SpaceX’s Starship, the ambitious spacecraft designed to one day carry astronauts to the Moon and potentially Mars, successfully completed its fifth test flight with a groundbreaking maneuver.
This flight marked a significant milestone as SpaceX attempted something never before done. Unlike previous flights where the booster was jettisoned into the Indian Ocean, this time, the booster was slowed down and carefully landed back on the launchpad with the help of two giant robotic arms known as “Chopsticks.”
The successful execution of this “Chopsticks maneuver” was met with cheers and applause from SpaceX engineers and officials at the control room. BBC journalist Pallab Ghosh described the achievement as “absolutely amazing.”
This successful maneuver marks a crucial step in SpaceX’s mission to make space travel more efficient and affordable, ultimately paving the way for future lunar and Martian expeditions.
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