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Starship flight 13 recovered after 24 days at sea
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Shirley Escobedo , as published by ValleyCentral
· August 18, 2026
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Key points This was done after the spacecraft spent approximately 24 days in the ocean. SpaceX has announced a successful recovery.
SpaceX has announced a successful recovery. The operation involved guiding a spacecraft to a specific location. This was done after the spacecraft spent approximately 24 days in the ocean.
The recovery team played a key role in directing the spacecraft. Their efforts led to a successful outcome. Further details about this operation are available, including the location where the spacecraft was guided and the circumstances surrounding its recovery.
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Category: space ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral ·
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