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    'Still feels like science fiction': Google CEO Sundar Pichai hails SpaceX's Starship as it completes first-ever mid-air catch on return from orbit

    SpaceX achieved a historic milestone by successfully catching its Starship spacecraft upright after a return from orbit. The spacecraft launched from Starbase in Texas and completed a mission that included deploying satellites. After reaching orbit, the Starship re-entered Earth's atmosphere and performed a controlled descent. It landed in the mechanical arms of its launch tower, named Mechazilla, completing the unprecedented maneuver.

    Weather Today November 15: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several states; check IMD warning for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Himachal, Tamil Nadu

    India is likely to witness mixed weather conditions on November 15, 2026, with isolated rainfall forecast in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Tamil Nadu and Kerala may receive more widespread showers, while heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely at isolated places in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Check the state-wise IMD weather forecast and rain warnings.

    SpaceX's Starship returns from orbit and is captured by launch pad arms in a dramatic first

    SpaceX's Starship made a significant return to Earth after completing its mission in space. The spacecraft was caught midair by mechanical arms, marking a historic achievement for the team. Despite this success, the first-stage booster experienced an explosion shortly after liftoff from Texas. SpaceX is preparing for future Starship launches from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA plans to utilize Starship for upcoming Artemis missions, focusing on lunar exploration.

    US flight chaos hits 1.5 million passengers, 11,000 flights: What brought skies to a halt?

    FAA flights grounded reason: A nationwide ground stop impacted thousands of flights across the United States due to overloaded air traffic control systems. Officials confirmed that over 3,000 flights landed safely during the event, affecting more than a million travelers. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy mentioned that it could happen again as the issues were mechanical. Limited flights resumed later, but full recovery will take days for airlines.

    SpaceX launches 15th Starship flight with hopes of achieving first round trip

    SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft on a mission that aimed for both orbit and return. Unfortunately, the lower-stage Super Heavy booster rocket failed to complete its return flight. Starship's upper-stage vessel reached orbit and deployed 26 satellites into space. This launch marks SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight, contributing to their satellite connectivity business. The company hopes to achieve a fully reusable rocket system for future missions.

    SpaceX to attempt first Starship spacecraft recovery on land in 15th flight

    SpaceX plans to launch its Starship rocket for the 15th time to test spacecraft recovery. The mission will attempt to catch the spacecraft at the Texas launch site rather than discarding it at sea. Elon Musk envisions regular Starship launches to expand the Starlink satellite network and future AI capabilities. NASA has provided significant funding for the Starship project under the Artemis moon program.

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