Starship Test Separates Launch Success from Recovery
The two rocket stages have different outcomes.
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In this lesson: Sequence separation, orbit and the change in recovery plans.
Grammar in this story: A cancelled action
called off
Called off means cancelled: the planned catch was replaced by a sea landing.
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Summarise the achieved launch step and the different recovery outcomes.
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The upper stage reached orbit after separating from Super Heavy. SpaceX cancelled the booster catch and directed the booster to a sea landing, while the upper stage was scheduled to return later.
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