On October 13, SpaceX successfully used the 'chopstick' mechanical arm on the launch tower to catch the first stage of the super heavy rocket during the fifth starship test flight, achieving an important goal of this launch mission. More than 2 minutes after the starship launched, the first stage of the super heavy rocket separated from the starship and began to return. Over 6 minutes after the starship's launch, the first stage was successfully caught by the 'chopstick' mechanical arm on the launch tower. This is SpaceX's first attempt to recover the first stage of the starship. Next, the starship's second stage will continue to fly, preparing for a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean.