SpaceX successfully catches rocket booster in important Starship test flight.

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SpaceX successfully tested their Starship rocket. The rocket landed back on the launch pad, which was a big success.

The rocket is very tall and was launched from Texas. It flew over the Gulf of Mexico and landed in the Indian Ocean.

This was a big step for SpaceX and their plans to go to the moon and Mars. The company was very excited about the successful landing.

SpaceX has been practicing landing rockets for many years. They want to reuse rockets to save time and money.

NASA also wants to use Starship to send astronauts to the moon. This was a big day for space exploration.

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What did SpaceX test?

SpaceX tested their Starship rocket.

Where did the rocket land?

The rocket landed back on the launch pad.

Why is this important for SpaceX?

This is important because it is a big step for their plans to go to the moon and Mars.

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