SpaceX announcer says spaceship exploded after booster separation

AFP , Saturday 18 Nov 2023

SpaceX on Saturday carried out the second test launch of Starship, with the booster and the spaceship exploding after separation, an announcer said.

SpaceX s Starship rocket launches from Starbase during its second test flight in Boca Chica, Texas,
SpaceX s Starship rocket launches from Starbase during its second test flight in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 18, 2023. AFP

"Such an incredibly successful day," a SpaceX announcer said. "Even though we did have a... rapid unscheduled disassembly of both the super heavy booster and the ship."

 

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