SpaceX Starship Rocket Is Lost During 7th Test Launch, Causing Debris to Fall Written 17 January 2025
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A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded shortly after launching on its seventh test flight. | Credit: Brut India; YouTube; framegrab
The New York Times reports, “The seventh test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket failed on Thursday as the vehicle’s upper stage experienced a catastrophic malfunction as it headed upward to space. SpaceX was able to achieve some success by repeating the feat of catching the gargantuan Super Heavy booster back at the launchpad.”
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A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded shortly after launching on its seventh test flight.
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