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SpaceX Starship Booster Recovery
Mechazilla Chopsticks Catch Mechanism — 2024
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Mechazilla Arms aka 'Chopsticks'
Pair of mechanical arms that catch the booster during landing
Launch Tower
146m tall structure supporting the catch mechanism
Super Heavy Booster
First stage of Starship, 70m tall with 33 Raptor engines
Grid Fins
4 steel aerodynamic surfaces for steering during descent
Raptor Engines
Methane-oxygen engines used for deceleration and landing
Descent Start
The booster begins its descent from space.
Grid Fins Deploy
Grid fins are deployed to stabilize the booster.
Landing Burn
Engines ignite to slow down the booster for landing.
Final Approach
The booster aligns itself for a precise landing.
Hover for Catch
The booster hovers above the catch point.
Catch Secured
The booster is secured by the Mechazilla arms.
Tower Height 146m
Catch Height 70m
Arm Span 20m
Booster Super Heavy
Grid Fins 4 steel wedge fins
Engines 33 Raptor 2