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A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from Texas on Thursday, causing flight disruptions and raising concerns about falling debris. This marks the second consecutive failure in SpaceX’s latest test missions.
Midflight Failure and Debris Concerns
The uncrewed spacecraft suffered what SpaceX described as a “rapid unscheduled disassembly” shortly after takeoff, losing contact with mission control. While no injuries or ground damage were reported, witnesses in the Caribbean shared images of fiery debris raining from the sky.
The 123-meter (403-foot) Starship was designed to complete a one-hour flight and re-enter Earth’s atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. Its Super Heavy booster successfully detached and returned to the launchpad, but the main spacecraft spun out of control before breaking apart.
Flight Disruptions and Safety Measures
The explosion briefly halted flights at multiple Florida airports, including Miami and Orlando, due to concerns over potential falling debris. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed a “space launch incident” led to the delays.
Following the explosion, SpaceX assured the public that debris should have fallen within a pre-planned safety zone and that the rocket contained no toxic materials. The company provided contact details for anyone who might find remnants of the spacecraft.
Ongoing Issues with Starship Tests
This latest failure follows a similar Starship explosion in January, which caused property damage in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The FAA had grounded Starship launches after that incident and had not yet completed its investigation when this latest test was conducted.
SpaceX stated that teams are analyzing flight data to determine the cause of the failure and emphasized that each test brings valuable lessons to improve Starship’s reliability.
Starship’s Future and Musk’s Ambitions
Designed as the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, Starship is central to Elon Musk’s vision of colonizing Mars and enabling long-haul space travel. The rocket is intended to be fully reusable, making spaceflight more cost-effective.
NASA plans to use a modified version of Starship for its Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. However, continued setbacks may affect timelines for future missions.
Despite the failures, SpaceX remains committed to refining Starship, with more test flights expected in the near future.
Gill Bikram Singh