SpaceX has demonstrated repeated Super Heavy booster captures with the Mechazilla tower’s mechanical arms, or chopsticks, building operational confidence in the system. Flight 13 in July 2026 delivered the strongest data yet for an upper-stage attempt: the ship survived reentry intact after an hour-long suborbital flight and splashed down precisely in the Indian Ocean, prompting initial plans to attempt a tower catch on Flight 14. Elon Musk later revised that timeline in August 2026 to “a few months,” citing the need for additional data review, orbital-capable trajectories, and regulatory approvals before attempting a return from orbital speeds to the launch site. Flight 14, now eyed for mid-September, will focus on the first full orbital mission with Starlink deployment, but the upper-stage catch remains a later milestone requiring precise terminal guidance, heat-shield performance, and tower coordination. The first reflight of a recovered ship is targeted for late 2026 or early 2027. Trader sentiment reflects measured progress tempered by the technical leap from booster to ship recovery.