SpaceX Starship Explosion Likely Caused by Propellant Leak, Elon Musk Says
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SpaceX's seventh Starship test flight ended with a successful landing of the first stage but an explosion of the upper stage over the Atlantic Ocean. Elon Musk suggested the likely cause was an oxygen/fuel leak that created excessive pressure. SpaceX plans to add fire suppression and increase vent capacity for future launches. Despite the setback, the company aims to conduct up to 25 Starship launches from its Starbase site in 2025, pending approval.
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