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We Finally Know Why SpaceX’s Starship Exploded (Twice) During Its Second Flight

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

We Finally Know Why SpaceX’s Starship Exploded (Twice) During Its Second Flight

The FAA has completed its investigation into SpaceX's second Starship test flight and has closed the inquiry. SpaceX has identified the causes of the failed test and implemented corrective actions, clearing the way for the third test flight pending necessary adjustments. During the second test, issues caused the Super Heavy booster to explode and the upper stage to end prematurely. SpaceX has addressed the problems by implementing fixes and hardware changes for future Starship vehicles. The third test flight is anticipated to take place in March.

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Musk shares pic of 4 new Starship rockets days after it exploded

Twitter · 1y ago

Musk shares pic of 4 new Starship rockets days after it exploded

World's richest man Elon Musk shared a picture showing four new Starship rockets days after it exploded for the second time during a test flight. "Four more Starships, the last of V1," Musk wrote. SpaceX, Musk's startup that launched the rocket, clarified that the rocket blew itself up in air based on "available vehicle performance data" after loss of telemetry.

Musk's Starship explodes in space in 7th flight test, video shows its remnants in sky

Inshorts · 6m ago

Musk's Starship explodes in space in 7th flight test, video shows its remnants in sky

The world's heaviest and largest rocket Starship, built by Elon Musk's SpaceX, exploded in its seventh flight test on Friday. A video showed the rocket flying in space when it suddenly exploded and its remnants flew across the sky near Turks and Caicos Islands. SpaceX lost telemetry after 8.5 minutes of flight, prior to completion of Starship's ascent burn.

SpaceX Starship launch: third time’s the charm?

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

SpaceX Starship launch: third time’s the charm?

SpaceX’s Starship successfully completed its third flight test, reaching orbital velocity after a hot-stage separation with the booster rocket. However, the mission ended in failure as the vehicle was lost during re-entry, preventing the scheduled splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This marks the latest setback for Starship, following two unsuccessful attempts in 2020. SpaceX has concluded its live broadcast, and further updates on the mission will be provided as they become available.

SpaceX's Starship explodes in space minutes after launch, crashes over Caribbean

Inshorts · 5m ago

SpaceX's Starship explodes in space minutes after launch, crashes over Caribbean

SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded on Thursday night, less than 10 minutes after its launch from Texas. Videos showed debris from the spacecraft falling over the Caribbean and the western Atlantic following the explosion. The failure comes over a month after SpaceX's seventh Starship flight also ended in an explosion.

SpaceX's Starship blows up ahead of 10th test flight | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1m ago

SpaceX's Starship blows up ahead of 10th test flight | TechCrunch

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on a test stand in Texas during preparations for its tenth test flight. The explosion, caused by a failure in a pressurized tank, resulted in no injuries or hazards to nearby residents. SpaceX was set for a "static fire" of the Starship’s Raptor engines, with the test likely delaying further flights. This follows a series of setbacks for Starship despite plans for a Mars mission in 2026.

Video shows moment German startup's rocket explodes seconds after takeoff

Inshorts · 4m ago

Video shows moment German startup's rocket explodes seconds after takeoff

German space startup Isar Aerospace's rocket Spectrum fell to the ground and exploded seconds after its takeoff from a Norwegian space port during the rocket's first test flight. "We were able to successfully gather valuable data and experience for future missions," the startup said. The Spectrum rocket is intended to become the first orbital flight to originate from Europe.

SpaceX sucessfully launches Starship in third flight test

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

SpaceX sucessfully launches Starship in third flight test

SpaceX's Starship had a successful test flight, becoming the first to complete its full-duration ascent burn. The vehicle demonstrated its ability to separate from its Super Heavy booster and opened a payload door. However, contact with the Starship was lost shortly before splashdown. Despite this setback, SpaceX plans to continue increasing its launch cadence throughout the year. The Super Heavy booster experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its landing attempt. The Starship did not attempt its planned on-orbit relight due to vehicle roll rates. This was SpaceX's third test flight for the Starship rocket.

FAA had to divert flights because of SpaceX Starship explosion | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 6m ago

FAA had to divert flights because of SpaceX Starship explosion | TechCrunch

The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily diverted flights due to debris from SpaceX's Starship explosion during a test flight. Aircraft near Puerto Rico were affected, causing delays at airports like Miami and Fort Lauderdale. SpaceX's Starship was on its seventh test flight, lifting off from Boca Chica, Texas. While some test objectives were met, debris from the explosion led to disruptions. SpaceX's Elon Musk acknowledged the uncertain success but the entertainment value of the event.

SpaceX is cleared to attempt its third Starship test flight

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

SpaceX is cleared to attempt its third Starship test flight

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted SpaceX a license for the third test flight of its Starship Super Heavy vehicle. The launch window opened on March 14th, and SpaceX is targeting a splashdown in the Indian Ocean instead of near Hawaii for this attempt. The company aims to achieve several ambitious objectives during this flight, including propellant transfer demonstration, re-lighting an engine in space, and a controlled reentry of Starship. SpaceX has met all safety and environmental requirements, following corrective actions suggested by the FAA after previous explosive landings.

SpaceX aims for Thursday Starship test flight

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

SpaceX aims for Thursday Starship test flight

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set for a Thursday test flight of its Starship rocket, the world's largest and most powerful. Standing 403 feet tall, the uncrewed flight aims to improve reliability and performance after a previous mid-air explosion. The Starship, vital to Musk's Mars colonization vision, also serves NASA's lunar goals. Despite past setbacks and FAA scrutiny, SpaceX plans to eventually make Starship fully reusable, marking a breakthrough for multiplanetary living.

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