SpaceX’s latest Starship explosion lights up the sky over the Caribbean again
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Summary
SpaceX’s attempt to launch its Starship rocket for the eighth time ended in disaster when the rocket exploded just under ten minutes after launch.
Debris rained down on the Caribbean, causing flights to be diverted and delayed in Florida and Turks and Caicos Islands.
The explosion was caused by a “energetic event” in the rocket’s aft end, which caused it to lose control and spin before exploding and communications were lost.
The incident is similar to the seventh test flight, which exploded on the launch pad and resulted in a three-month delay while the cause was investigated.
The Starship’s ninth test flight will face increased scrutiny, but the investigation into the explosion could delay future launches.