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SpaceX is already looking ahead to Flight 11 (S38), which is expected to incorporate initial refinements to the heat shield. It remains to be seen whether these adjustments will mitigate oxidation issues further or simply improve durability. Notably, SpaceX plans to attempt to catch Starship with the Mechazilla robotic arms for the first time during Flight 13, shifting from splashdowns to precision catches—an ambitious step toward practicing full reusability with rapid turnaround.