SpaceX had said it would only proceed with the maneuvers if conditions were optimal.
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- SpaceX aborted recovery of the Starship booster due to a technical issue
- The Super Heavy booster was sent into the Gulf of Mexico after the abort
- Recovery maneuvers were planned only if conditions were deemed optimal
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Let us know.SpaceX on Friday aborted recovery of the booster of its powerful Starship rocket, citing a technical issue, sending the so-called Super Heavy into the Gulf of Mexico.
SpaceX had said it would only proceed with the maneuvers if conditions were optimal.
Elon Musk's company had been hoping to achieve the first-ever "catch" of both the booster and the spaceship.
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