SpaceX catches upper stage of Starship rocket in historic first

Starship Test Flight 15 marks the first time Elon Musk's company has tried to catch both the booster and upper stage of the rocket.
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Why it mattersStarship Test Flight 15 marks the first time Elon Musk's company has tried to catch both the booster and upper stage of the rocket.