# SpaceX plans tower catch for next Starship after successful 13th flight

SpaceX's 13th Starship flight concluded successfully, with the vehicle performing as expected. The company now aims to attempt a "tower catch" recovery of the booster on the next mission. This milestone is crucial for advancing SpaceX's rapid reusability goals for the Starship system.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/07/spacex-eyes-tower-catch-for-next-starship-after-auspicious-end-to-13th-flight/) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:47:22 +0000