SpaceX catches Starship booster but upper stage explodes
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX catches Starship booster but upper stage explodes

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Hours after Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital mission, SpaceX seized back the spotlight on Thursday as the latest dramatic test of Starship, its gargantuan next-generation megarocket, ended with the upper stage blowing up over the Atlantic. In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint, underscoring its technical prowess by catching the first stage booster in the arms of its launch tower for a second time. Space rivalry Adding to the day's drama, Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket reached orbital space for the first time overnight, marking a potential turning point in the commercial space race. The debut of New Glenn -- a vehicle positioned between SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy in terms of payload capacity -- signals Blue Origin's ambitions to expand its market share.

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Elon Musk And His SpaceX’s Seeming Rocket Recklessness Is Already Endangering Lives Here On Earth
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk And His SpaceX’s Seeming Rocket Recklessness Is Already Endangering Lives Here On Earth

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON — If you live in the Florida Keys, the southern Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, perhaps even Miami and Cuba, Elon Musk’s SpaceX appears intent on repeatedly — and needlessly ― endangering your life. A decade ago, when choosing between Cape Canaveral, Florida, a launch site as old as the space program with thousands of miles of Atlantic Ocean …

Musk's SpaceX reeling as 'upgraded design' keeps exploding: report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Musk's SpaceX reeling as 'upgraded design' keeps exploding: report

Raw Story  

A Thursday explosion by another one of Elon Musk's Starship rockets in the space of two months is raising eyebrows and doubts about his SpaceX venture which appears to be moving in reverse when it should be reaching for the stars. The explosion, or as SpaceX called it: "a rapid unscheduled disassembly," lit up the sky off Florida days ago, …

SpaceX Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX Starship explodes in space, again raining debris over Caribbean

The Hindu  

SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, causing the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this year for Elon Musk’s Mars rocket programme. But minutes later, SpaceX’s live stream showed the Starship upper stage spinning in space, while a visualization of the rocket’s engines …

SpaceX explosion: Starship latest test flight ends with another explosion
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX explosion: Starship latest test flight ends with another explosion

The Hindu  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. Like last time, Starship had mock satellites to release once the craft reached space on this eighth test flight …

SpaceX’s starship ’explosion’ prompts Florida’s biggest airports to halt flights
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX’s starship ’explosion’ prompts Florida’s biggest airports to halt flights

Live Mint  

SpaceX on Thursday launched its eighth suborbital flight test from Starbase located in Texas' Boca Chica Beach which resulted in a failure. Accumulation of space launch debris from SpaceX' failed test flight prompted authorities to announce closure of flight operations on Thursday night. Debris was scattered over parts of the Caribbean that prompted numerous flight diversions around Turks and Caicos …

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

Deccan Chronicle  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart.This time, wreckage from the latest explosion was seen streaming from the skies over Florida. It was not immediately clear …

SpaceX loses contact with Starship 8, spacecraft blows up, viral videos show explosion and stunning fireball shower
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX loses contact with Starship 8, spacecraft blows up, viral videos show explosion and stunning fireball shower

Live Mint  

SpaceX launched its mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down. SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, aims to revolutionise space technology, with Starship Flight 8 being part of ongoing tests to enhance reliability for future missions, including potential Mars exploration. Like last time, Starship had four mock …

SpaceX's Starship blows up in space near Bahamas, debris disrupts Florida airports
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX's Starship blows up in space near Bahamas, debris disrupts Florida airports

Firstpost  

SpaceX faced a mixed outcome in its latest Starship test launch on Thursday, successfully catching the massive booster but losing contact with the upper stage over the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket is pictured after a delay of its eighth test at the company's Boca Chica launch pad in Brownsville, Texas, U.S. …

SpaceX's Latest Starship Test Flight Ends With Another Explosion
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX's Latest Starship Test Flight Ends With Another Explosion

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. Flights were briefly grounded at Orlando International Airport “due to space launch debris in the area,” …

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket, loses contact minutes into test flight
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX launches another Starship rocket, loses contact minutes into test flight

New Indian Express  

TEXAS: Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down. Like last time, Starship had four mock satellites to release once the craft reached space on this eighth test flight as …

Elon Musk's SpaceX faces another setback, Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas | WATCH
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX faces another setback, Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas | WATCH

India TV News  

Elon Musk's SpaceX faces another setback, Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas | WATCH Designed to be the most powerful ever built, the Starship rocket was intended to conduct a suborbital flight, deploying four dummy Starlink satellites and testing reentry maneuvers. In a massive setback for SpaceX, its Starship rocket exploded in space during its eighth test flight that …

Watch: Elon Musk's Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: Elon Musk's Starship explodes in space, crashes over Bahamas

India Today  

In a devastating setback for SpaceX, its Starship rocket exploded in space during its eighth test flight, scattering debris across parts of Florida and the Bahamas. WATCH STARSHIP EXPLODE IN SPACE RIP Starship Flight 8, just caught it exploding after a few engines cut off and it losing attitude control, viewed from Titusville, FL pic.twitter.com/VBBtApjsd7Trevor Mahlmann March 6, 2025 The …

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk

Al Jazeera  

Aviation regulator diverts flights from four airports in Florida to avoid falling debris. But Musk’s rocket company was able to successfully return its mammoth first-stage booster to the launchpad following Thursday’s test-flight, catching it in its giant mechanical “chopsticks” for the third time. “You can see we’ve lost several engines and we’ve lost attitude control for the vehicle,” SpaceX communications …

SpaceX launches Starship mega rocket on another test flight after an explosion marred the last one
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX launches Starship mega rocket on another test flight after an explosion marred the last one

Live Mint  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday to release mock satellites into space. Like last time, Starship had four mock satellites to eject once the craft reached space on this eighth test flight as a practice for future missions. SpaceX …

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
2 weeks, 6 days ago

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

Associated Press  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship lifts off for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Thursday, March 6, …

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic
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3 weeks ago

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic

CNN  

Relive the SpaceX Starship flight test as it happened. The SpaceX mishap halted some flights from Florida’s busiest airports for “falling space debris.” FAA-mandated air traffic disruptions were cleared shortly after, but flights leaving those airports are still delayed. Brigitte Flight 7’s fiery mishap Thursday’s launch occured seven weeks after an explosive mishap prematurely ended Starship’s seventh test flight, raining …

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
3 weeks ago

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

NPR  

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion toggle caption Eric Gay/AP Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. Like last time, Starship had mock …

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic
Top News
3 weeks ago

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic

CNN  

Relive the SpaceX Starship flight test as it happened. CNN — A SpaceX Starship spacecraft, the upper portion of the most powerful launch system ever built, exploded during its eighth test flight Thursday, disrupting air traffic and marking the second consecutive failure for the vehicle this year. Brigitte Flight 7’s fiery mishap Thursday’s launch occured seven weeks after an explosive …

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
3 weeks ago

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

LA Times  

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. “Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we have some practice at this now,” SpaceX flight commentator Dan Huot …

SpaceX scrubs Starship test flight due to unspecified problem
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX scrubs Starship test flight due to unspecified problem

Firstpost  

The test mission would have been the first Starship launch since a January mission ended eight minutes into flight when Starship, atop a rocket booster, exploded over the Caribbean, sending fiery debris streaking over the Turks and Caicos Islands and prompting a federal probe SpaceX's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket is pictured after a delay of …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘stands down from Starship test flight’; when will next launch happen?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘stands down from Starship test flight’; when will next launch happen?

Live Mint  

Elon Musk's SpaceX delayed the scheduled test flight of its Starship rocket on Monday, citing an unspecified issue with the massive spacecraft. "Standing down from today's flight test attempt," SpaceX posted on X, also owned by Musk. At 403 feet tall—roughly 100 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty—Starship is designed to be fully reusable in the future and is …

SpaceX aborts Starship launch in setback to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX aborts Starship launch in setback to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Starship team is determining the next best available opportunity to fly.” The setback comes just six weeks …

SpaceX's Starship launch halted at last minute due to technical issues, Elon Musk reacts
3 weeks, 2 days ago

SpaceX's Starship launch halted at last minute due to technical issues, Elon Musk reacts

India TV News  

SpaceX's Starship launch halted at last minute due to technical issues, Elon Musk reacts The countdown got down to the 40-second mark, but it was halted because of issues with the 403-foot rocket, the world's largest and most powerful. SpaceX's highly anticipated Starship launch faced a last-minute setback on Monday, as technical problems forced mission controllers to call off the …

SpaceX calls off attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight
55 years, 2 months ago

SpaceX calls off attempt to launch Starship’s 8th test flight

CNN  

SpaceX Starship launches from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on January 16. Eric Gay/AP The last time Starship took flight, it resulted in an explosive mishap that — for the first time — led to an unexpected disruption of commercial air traffic and a plume of debris that rained down on populated islands. The mishap occurred on a flight in …

The latest launch for Elon Musk's Starship rocket has been delayed
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

The latest launch for Elon Musk's Starship rocket has been delayed

NPR  

The latest launch for Elon Musk's Starship rocket has been delayed toggle caption Eric Gay/AP The latest SpaceX launch of Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has been postponed. "We're at this point in time, where, for the first time in the four-and-a-half-billion-year history of Earth, it is possible to extend consciousness beyond our home planet," Musk said. The flight …

Elon Musk to launch Starship Super Heavy on Tuesday, splashdown in Indian Ocean
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk to launch Starship Super Heavy on Tuesday, splashdown in Indian Ocean

India Today  

The US Federal Aviation Administration has given SpaceX the green light to proceed with the launch of Starship Flight 8, despite an ongoing investigation into the January 16 mishap that destroyed the Starship 7 rocket. The FAA issued a license modification authorising the launch of the combined Starship/Super Heavy vehicle from Boca Chica, Texas, after SpaceX completed a comprehensive safety …

Elon Musk to launch Starship Super Heavy: Watch how it exploded last time
1 month ago

Elon Musk to launch Starship Super Heavy: Watch how it exploded last time

India Today  

Elon Musk-led SpaceX is all set to conduct the eight test flight of the behemoth Starship Super Heavy on Friday. The latest test comes after the catastrophic failure of the Starship during last flight as it exploded moments after separation from the Super Heavy rocket. As SpaceX preps for the next flight, engineers have revealed what happened during the last …

Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Starship Super Heavy on Friday
1 month ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch Starship Super Heavy on Friday

India Today  

SpaceX is all set to launch the Starship Super Heavy on eight testflight. The Starship Super Heavy is a two-stage launch vehicle comprising the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft. Despite this setback, SpaceX managed to successfully recover the Super Heavy booster using its mechanical "chopsticks" at the launch site. During the eighth flight, SpaceX will aim to successfully …

SpaceX's Starship explodes during test
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX's Starship explodes during test

China Daily  

SpaceX's Starship rocket launches from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. ERIC GAY/AP WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up in space minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to change course to avoid falling debris and setting back Elon Musk's flagship rocket program. SpaceX mission control lost contact with …

US grounds SpaceX's Starship after fiery mid-air explosion
2 months, 1 week ago

US grounds SpaceX's Starship after fiery mid-air explosion

Raw Story  

The United States on Friday grounded SpaceX's Starship and ordered Elon Musk's company to investigate why the spaceship spectacularly disintegrated in a fiery cascade over the Caribbean during its latest test mission. "The FAA is requiring SpaceX to perform a mishap investigation into the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch operations on Jan. 16," the agency said. "If possible, …

SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket blows up in ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ during test flight
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2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket blows up in ‘rapid unscheduled disassembly’ during test flight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket blew up in midflight during a crucial test of …

WATCH: SpaceX Starship Explodes Minutes After Texas Launch. Here's How Elon Musk Reacted
2 months, 1 week ago

WATCH: SpaceX Starship Explodes Minutes After Texas Launch. Here's How Elon Musk Reacted

ABP News  

A test flight of SpaceX's upgraded Starship prototype ended abruptly on Thursday when the rocket broke apart minutes after its launch from Texas. The Starship, equipped with its first test payload of mock satellites, lost communication with SpaceX mission control just eight minutes after taking off at 5:38 p.m. EST from the company's South Texas facility. In a social media …

SpaceX Starship 7th test flight: Loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at launch pad
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship 7th test flight: Loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at launch pad

The Hindu  

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk’s company said Starship broke apart — what it called a “rapid unscheduled disassembly." The fiery aftermath is seen from Haiti https://t.co/wci0oZRBsApic.twitter.com/H5TyvjoRHf — Reuters Science News January 17, 2025 The spacecraft — a new …

Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket breaks up mid-flight | WATCH
2 months, 1 week ago

Musk's SpaceX Starship rocket breaks up mid-flight | WATCH

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX on Thursday announced that its Starship rocket broke up while flying over the Gulf of Mexico, leading to the spread of debris all over the region SpaceX on Thursday said that its Starship rocket broke up mid-flight spreading debris all around. With a test like this, success comes from what we learn, and today’s flight will help …

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes after launch, debris seen in the sky; Netizens say, ’Rest in many pieces’
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes after launch, debris seen in the sky; Netizens say, ’Rest in many pieces’

Live Mint  

Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship prototype failed in space minutes after its launch from Texas on Thursday. SpaceX mission control lost contact with the newly upgraded Starship, carrying its first test payload of mock satellites, eight minutes after liftoff from its South Texas rocket facilities at 5:38 p.m. EST. SpaceX Starship explodes: Here's what happened In a statement released by SapceX, …

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight; Elon Musk reacts, posts video
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2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight; Elon Musk reacts, posts video

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. The rocket lifted off from the company's Boca Chica, Texas, launch facilities at 5:38 pm EST in the company's seventh test mission, and first such test this year. SpaceX mission control in Texas lost contact …

SpaceX loses Starship during 7th test flight, catches Super Heavy rocket
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2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX loses Starship during 7th test flight, catches Super Heavy rocket

India Today  

SpaceX conducted its seventh Starship test flight on January 16, 2025, achieving a significant milestone while simultaneously encountering a critical setback. The launch from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, saw the successful catching of the Super Heavy booster, but ultimately resulted in the loss of the Starship spacecraft. The Super Heavy booster, standing 232 feet tall with 33 Raptor engines, …

Why did Starship explode minutes after launch? Elon Musk answers
2 months, 1 week ago

Why did Starship explode minutes after launch? Elon Musk answers

India Today  

Minutes after it launched to space SpaceX's Starship spacecraft experienced a catastrophic failure on January 16, 2025, during its seventh test flight. The rocket lifted off successfully from South Texas but communication was lost approximately eight minutes into the flight, leading to what SpaceX described as a "rapid unscheduled disassembly." WATCH STARSHIP DEBRIS FALLING FROM SPACE Another stunning view of …

Video: Starship explodes after launch, debris seen falling from space
2 months, 1 week ago

Video: Starship explodes after launch, debris seen falling from space

India Today  

SpaceX's ambitious Starship program reached a critical juncture on January 16, when its seventh test flight ended with the spacecraft exploding into countless fragments of space debris as it reentered the atmosphere over the Caribbean. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared the video of the debris falling over the Caribbean and quipped, "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!" âœè pic.twitter.com/nn3PiP8XwG …

Video: SpaceX catches Super Heavy rocket falling from space in stunning catch
2 months, 1 week ago

Video: SpaceX catches Super Heavy rocket falling from space in stunning catch

India Today  

SpaceX launched the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday, marking a significant step in the company's push to advance the development of its massive spacecraft. SpaceX successfully guided the booster to a pinpoint landing at the launch site, utilising the "chopsticks" - the metal arms of the 'Mechazilla' tower designed to catch rocket stages as they return …

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight after successful booster catch, Elon Musk reacts
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship destroyed during 7th test flight after successful booster catch, Elon Musk reacts

India TV News  

Texas: SpaceX launched its latest Starship rocket test flight on Thursday, showcasing groundbreaking advancements before the mission took an unexpected turn. While the spacecraft’s test flight featured an awe-inspiring booster catch back at the launch pad, the journey was cut short when the spacecraft was destroyed just 8 ½ minutes into the flight. Elon Musk reacts The thrill of the …

SpaceX’s Starship breaks up mid-flight, forcing airlines to avoid debris
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX’s Starship breaks up mid-flight, forcing airlines to avoid debris

Al Jazeera  

Elon Musk acknowledges mission failure, posting on X that ‘success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed.’ SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has broken up mid-flight, forcing airlines to divert flights to avoid falling debris. “Apart from obviously double-checking for leaks, we will add fire suppression to that volume and probably increase vent area,” Musk said in a post on his social media …

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

New Indian Express  

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk's company said Starship broke apart — what it called a "rapid unscheduled disassembly." The spacecraft — a new and upgraded model making its debut — was supposed to soar across the Gulf of …

SpaceX Starship explosion: Authorities investigating report of property damage
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship explosion: Authorities investigating report of property damage

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. In an advisory issued Friday, the Turks and Caicos National Security Secretariat also said the “Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority diverted all flights in airspace as well as grounded all flights until an all clear had been given.” The FAA implements a “Debris Response Area” only when debris from a rocket …

SpaceX Loses Starship in Unexpected Test Flight Setback
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Loses Starship in Unexpected Test Flight Setback

Live Mint  

-- SpaceX lost its Starship rocket during its seventh test flight, an unexpected setback after the Elon Musk-led company had made steady progress advancing the vehicle’s capabilities. While the top section of the rocket was lost, SpaceX succeeded in another complicated maneuver, bringing the spacecraft’s Super Heavy lower portion back down to Earth and catching it in midair using giant …

SpaceX Starship mega-rocket 'destroyed' in 7th test flight trying to bring Elon Musk closer to Mars
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX Starship mega-rocket 'destroyed' in 7th test flight trying to bring Elon Musk closer to Mars

Daily Mail  

Space X's seventh Starship test flight was 'destroyed' less than ten minutes after its launch, as Elon Musk continues his quest to reach Mars. The new-generation SpaceX ship launched from Texas on Thursday and successfully flew for around eight minutes, with the teams' second breathtaking booster catch, before contact was lost The new Starship was rolled out taller - now …

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

Live Mint  

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. The spacecraft — a new and upgraded model making its debut — was supposed to soar across the Gulf of Mexico from Texas on a near loop around the world similar to previous test flights. …

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test
2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

Associated Press  

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk’s company said Starship broke apart — what it called a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.” The spacecraft’s six engines appeared to shut down one by one during ascent, with contact lost just 8 1/2 minutes …

SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed
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2 months, 1 week ago

SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed

NPR  

SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on latest test flight but spacecraft is destroyed toggle caption Eric Gay/AP/AP SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, catching the booster back at the pad but losing contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Skimming space, the shiny retro-looking spacecraft — intended by Musk as a moon and …

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