SpaceX's Starship reached orbit and exploded upon ocean splashdown.
SpaceX's Starship launched Monday, reached a 170-mile orbit, deployed Starlink V3 satellites, then exploded after Pacific splashdown.
OriginalSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished17:35 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceLive ScienceUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished17:35 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, then returns early and explodes”
SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit and exploded upon ocean splashdown.
Key points
- Starship launched from SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas on Monday.
- One of Starship's 33 engines failed shortly after launch.
- Mission team decided to proceed to orbit; Starship entered a 170 mile high orbit.
- Starlink V3 satellites were deployed before the mission ended early.
- The vehicle splashed down in the Pacific and exploded shortly afterward.
Other reports
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
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8 8 SpaceX's Starship reached orbit and exploded upon ocean splashdown.
SpaceX's Starship launched Monday, reached a 170-mile orbit, deployed Starlink V3 satellites, then exploded after Pacific splashdown.