.ElonMusk's SpaceX launched Starship, the largest rocket ever built, only to see it explode four minutes after takeoff on its first test flight. FAANews will ground all future SpaceX launches until an investigation into damages is concluded.
Musk, SpaceX, and many experts hailed the launch as a success. However, soon after the explosion, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that it would be grounding all future SpaceX launches until an investigation into the possible damage from the rocket's explosion was concluded.Here is everything you need to know about Thursday's Starship launch and its aftermath.On Thursday, SpaceX launched its Starship rocket at its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.
The main problem occurred at the stage where the boosters were supposed to separate from the main vehicle, around the three-minute mark. Instead of detaching, the rocket began an uncontrolled tumble. One minute later, SpaceX engaged its"flight termination system," which caused it to explode.Was the launch a success?
The launch experienced three main problems. Firstly, the large number of boosters heavily damaged the launch pad, blowing off chunks of bowling ball-sized debris.
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