SpaceX loses contact with Starship spacecraft in test flight
SpaceX's Starship, the world's largest rocket, experienced another setback on Thursday as contact was lost minutes into its test flight, causing the spacecraft to tumble uncontrollably. This occurred nearly two months after a previous explosion sent debris raining down on Turks and Caicos.
The 123-meter rocket launched from Texas, with the first-stage booster successfully returning to the launch pad. However, the spacecraft's engines began shutting down during its eastward trajectory, intended for a controlled entry over the Indian Ocean. The mission, which aimed to reach an altitude of 150km and last an hour, ultimately failed to release mock satellites and its final resting place remains unclear. Despite the setback, SpaceX remains committed to using Starship for future NASA lunar landings and Elon Musk's ambitions for Mars exploration.
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SpaceX's Starship, the world's largest rocket, experienced another setback on Thursday as contact was lost minutes into its test flight, causing the spacecraft to tumble uncontrollably. This occurred nearly two months after a previous explosion sent debris raining down on Turks and Caicos.
The 123-meter rocket launched from Texas, with the first-stage booster successfully returning to the launch pad. However, the spacecraft's engines began shutting down during its eastward trajectory, intended for a controlled entry over the Indian Ocean. The mission, which aimed to reach an altitude of 150km and last an hour, ultimately failed to release mock satellites and its final resting place remains unclear. Despite the setback, SpaceX remains committed to using Starship for future NASA lunar landings and Elon Musk's ambitions for Mars exploration.
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