SpaceX‘s Starship rocket launch ended in failure, as the spacecraft exploded mid-flight after taking off from Texas. While no injuries or damage were reported, falling debris led to temporary flight restrictions in Florida. This marks another setback for the program, following a similar failure in a previous test. Now, many people wish to know what happened.
So, here are more details.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes midflight
SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ended in failure as the rocket exploded mid-flight after its launch from Texas. The uncrewed spacecraft lost communication shortly after liftoff, leading to what the company described as a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.” This marks the second time in a row that a Starship mission has ended in an explosion.
The massive rocket was intended to complete a re-entry over the Indian Ocean, but the mission was cut short. While the Super Heavy booster successfully separated and returned to the launch site, the main vehicle spun out of control before breaking apart. Debris was spotted falling over parts of the Caribbean, though no reports of injuries or damage have emerged.
SpaceX confirmed that it is reviewing flight data to understand what went wrong. The company statement read, “Our team immediately began coordination with safety officials to implement pre-planned contingency responses. As always, success comes from what we learn, and today’s flight will offer additional lessons to improve Starship’s reliability.”
Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly halted flights at several Florida airports, including Miami and Orlando, due to safety concerns about falling debris. The agency has also launched an investigation into the incident and will require SpaceX to address the issue before another launch. (via The Guardian)
This latest failure comes just months after a similar test in January, where a Starship rocket exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Caribbean.
