In this week's episode of This Week In Spaceflight, Earth gains a temporary new moon with asteroid 2024 PT5. SpaceX breaks records with a stunning 15-minute Raptor engine burn, while Rocket Lab shares exciting updates on the Neutron rocket and Archimedes engine. We also dive into United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan issues, potential Starship launch dates, and groundbreaking space debris mitigation missions from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and ESA - European Space Agency. Sta

On January 19, 2025, during Starship Flight 7, SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster made a flawless return to the launch pad, caught by its massive mechanical arms. This reusable rocket milestone demonstrates how close we are to rapid, fully reusable spaceflight—boosters landing safely, ready to be refueled and flown again, paving the way for more frequent and affordable space missions. #SpaceX #Starship #SuperHeavy #BoosterLanding #ReusableRocket #Flight7 #SpaceTech #RocketLanding #SpaceInnovation #Fut