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  "id": 20102629,
  "title": "SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/spacex-starship-returns-to-landing-pad-from-orbit-acing-test-for",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-15T02:12:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/spacex-starship-returns-landing-pad-orbit-acing-test-reusable-rockets"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Nov 14, SpaceX's Starship spacecraft completed its first successful return from orbit, landing at the launch site in Texas after a 22-hour journey in space. The 52-meter Starship descended into the \"Mechazilla\" mechanical arms of SpaceX's Starbase facility, still roaring with engine power. Charred from the intense heat of re-entry, the rocket was inspected by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and engineers shortly after its return. This successful recovery marks a major milestone in SpaceX's quest to develop a fully reusable rocket, a goal that could revolutionize space travel by making it as affordable and convenient as commercial air travel.",
  "summary": "Starship upper stage’s successful return after orbiting Earth marks a key engineering milestone",
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        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "SpaceX launches Starship rocket, fails to recover booster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/spacex-launches-starship-rocket-fails-to-recover-booster",
        "published": "2026-11-14T02:24:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/spacex-starship-returns-to-landing-pad-from-orbit-acing-test-for",
        "published": "2026-11-14T21:42:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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