https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-recovers-starship-spacecraft-elon-musk-once-feared-lost-to-seaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-recovers-starship-spacecraft-elon-musk-once-feared-lost-to-seahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-recovers-starship-spacecraft-elon-musk-once-feared-lost-to-sea#u45854Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:20:10 +0000SpaceX has recovered its Starship spacecraft, Ship 40, intact after it was feared lost at sea. The spacecraft was towed to waters off Christmas Island on August 18, 2026, eleven days after Elon Musk expressed concerns about its recovery. This marks the first time a Starship upper stage has been recovered intact after returning from space.Why it mattersThe recovery of Ship 40 is significant for SpaceX as it demonstrates the company's ability to retrieve and reuse its Starship spacecraft, a crucial step towards achieving its goals for future space missions. The successful recovery comes aft