Lucas notes that Elon is betting on Flight 15 next month to finally snag both the booster and upper stage with tower arms, a move that would see Starship recovered at the pad for the first time by any orbital rocket. They already nailed booster catches, but this full recovery is the only path to true reusability needed to extend consciousness beyond Earth sustainably. Success isn't guaranteed even if it feels more likely than not, yet there is a steady stream of Starship attempts planned through year-end before accelerating next year.