Starship's Rough Ride: Elon Musk's Cautionary Note on the Challenges of Reusability The latest attempt to recover SpaceX's Starship from the Indian Ocean has hit a snag, and CEO Elon Musk is sounding caution about the difficulties of bringing back large spacecraft from open water.
The recovery effort for Flight 13 is not just a matter of hauling a large object from one place to another; it requires precision and delicacy, especially when dealing with sensitive equipment.
The rough seas have made this task even more daunting, forcing SpaceX's team to adapt their strategy on the fly.