In a daring eighth mission, SpaceX tested the Starship spacecraft today at 6:30 am Thai time. Following separation from the Super Heavy rocket, the Starship lost communication and exploded minutes after separation. Video footage captured the wreckage of the spacecraft engulfed in flames, falling from the sky, mirroring a previous mission.
Meanwhile, the Super Heavy rocket successfully returned to the spaceport, although some engine malfunctions prevented the mission from being entirely successful. This unfortunate incident led the FAA to immediately halt flights at four airports – Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Orlando – due to debris found in the vicinity. SpaceX is required to provide information before seeking approval for the next test, the ninth in line.
SpaceX spokesperson Dan Huot expressed concern over the repeated explosion of the Starship spacecraft, attributing the preliminary cause to excessive power usage leading to engine failure and loss of communication.
TLDR:
SpaceX’s Starship test mission ended in an explosion, prompting FAA to halt flights at four airports. SpaceX must provide information for the next test, as Dan Huot addresses concerns over the incident.
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