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Why do SpaceX rockets keep exploding?

The Verge

The Verge · 2m ago

Why do SpaceX rockets keep exploding?

SpaceX's frequent Starship test failures, while appearing chaotic, reflect its "move-fast-and-break-things" approach, differing sharply from traditional, cautious rocket development methods. This approach has led to rapid advancements like the reusable Falcon 9 but also results in public failures. SpaceX's urgency is driven by founder Elon Musk’s Mars aspirations, necessitating a larger rocket to transport substantial mass for Mars missions. Experts, however, remain skeptical about ambitious timelines for crewed Mars flights due to unresolved engineering challenges.

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