SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Booster Catch and Midflight Explosion
- A SpaceX spacecraft exploded during a test flight on Thursday, with the company stating that it experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn.
- The Super Heavy booster was successfully caught by the Mechazilla tower, a feat achieved only once before, allowing for potential reuse.
- SpaceX plans to review data from the test to determine the cause of the explosion, which is currently under investigation.
- The spacecraft was carrying 10 dummy satellites and was intended to complete a near loop around the world before its destruction.
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