SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made light of Starship's fiery end. "Success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed!" he said on X.
SpaceX's Starship might have released harmful air pollutants into the atmosphere, as well as shards of hot metal.
The "rapid unscheduled disassembly" was likely caused by a propellant leak, Elon Musk said, and was captured on video by spectators on the ground.
"During the event, the FAA activated a Debris Response Area and briefly slowed aircraft outside the area where space vehicle ...
The seventh test of SpaceX's huge Starship rocket was nothing short of exhilarating, with a fiery explosion and a successful booster catch.
It is still unknown why Starship exploded. Starship has a "flight termination system" which causes the rocket to explode if it veers off course. The breaking apart of the ship ensures that large ...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told TechCrunch it had to "briefly" slow and divert a number of aircraft in the airspace near Puerto Rico, where ...
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday ... "It was great to see a booster come down, but we are obviously bummed out about ship," said SpaceX spokesman Dan Huot. "It’s ...
The seventh launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket ended in disaster yesterday after the craft exploded less than nine minutes into the flight, scattering debris above the Caribbean. The Federal ...
Initial data indicates a fire developed in the ship's rear, leading to a "rapid unscheduled disassembly," SpaceX said. Basically, the rocket exploded (and wreaked havoc in the process).
The test flight of SpaceX's massive rocket successfully launched from ... after a fire developed in the aft section of the ship. The explosion resulted in a bright, colorful spectacle in the ...