SpaceX Starship Achieves Orbital Insertion, Prepares for Upper Stage Catch After Booster Anomaly

SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight successfully reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites. While the Super Heavy booster failed its 'tower catch' landing attempt and exploded, the Starship upper stage remains operational. It is now set for a critical 'chopsticks' catch attempt at Starbase, Texas, on November 14, 2026, marking a significant step in developing a fully reusable rocket system.