SpaceX officials say catch by mechanical arms shows Starship's full reusability, crucial for rapid, low-cost recycling. SpaceX's Starship made a triumphant return to Earth on Saturday, caught in midair by giant mechanical arms where its journey began 22 hours earlier. It was the grand finale that Elon Musk and his. Starship’s dramatic capture sets up Artemis mission launches from Florida in the next few months.