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SpaceX Explosion: What Happened During the Starship Launch?

A crew-less SpaceX Starship aircraft exploded midair during its eighth test flight on March 6, 2025, causing air traffic disruptions and marking a second failure this year.
The Federal Aviation Administration mandated SpaceX to investigate the explosion's cause to enhance public safety.
Dan Huot, SpaceX Communications Manager, stated that losing several engines caused the ship to lose attitude control and communications, resulting in a spin before the explosion.
Despite this failure, SpaceX plans to prepare for more launches in 2025, with ongoing investigations to improve future flight tests.

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