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A SpaceX Starship explosion was likely caused by a propellant leak, according to Elon Musk

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A SpaceX Starship explosion was likely caused by a propellant leak, according to Elon Musk

On January 16, SpaceX’s Starship vehicle experienced a significant incident during its seventh flight test. The Starship, a 403-foot-tall (123-meter) megarocket, launched from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. The mission initially unfolded as planned, with the Super Heavy booster and Ship upper-stage spacecraft successfully separating. The Super Heavy booster safely returned to the launch … Read more

SpaceX Rockets Causing Flight Delays Over Indian Ocean

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SpaceX Rockets Causing Flight Delays Over Indian Ocean

Qantas, the flag carrier airline of Australia, has called on SpaceX to provide greater precision in the timing and locations of its rocket re-entries. The airline has faced significant disruptions, particularly on its Sydney to Johannesburg route, which crosses the southern Indian Ocean where several SpaceX rocket upper stages have recently splashed down. These incidents … Read more