SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 7, 2025Engadget

SpaceX's Starship explodes (again) during its eighth test flight

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SpaceX's eighth Starship test flight ended in an explosion over the Caribbean after losing multiple Raptor engines eight minutes into the flight. While the Super Heavy booster was successfully captured by the launch tower, the upper stage "Ship" failed to complete its mission of deploying dummy satellites and splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

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