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SpaceX's recovered Starship 40 will take months to get back to Texas

Engadget • Tue, 08 Sep 2026

SpaceX's rocket traveled thousands of miles from Texas to the Indian Ocean for a launch test. For a number of reasons, it'll take a lot longer to return home.

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SpaceX's rocket traveled thousands of miles from Texas to the Indian Ocean for a launch test. For a number of reasons, it'll take a lot longer to return home.

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SpaceX's rocket traveled thousands of miles from Texas to the Indian Ocean for a launch test.

For a number of reasons, it'll take a lot longer to return home.

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