Chicago March 7, 2025
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded in space on Thursday, just minutes after launching from Texas. The incident occurred when the rocket began spinning out of control with its engines turned off. The explosion was captured on live stream and witnessed by many in south Florida and the Bahamas.
This is the second time in a row that a Starship test has ended in failure. The previous test also exploded in mid-air. These setbacks are a major disappointment for SpaceX and its CEO, Elon Musk, who wants to send humans to Mars by the end of the decade.
The Starship rocket is a massive 403-ft-tall vehicle that is designed to take people to the Moon and Mars. However, it has experienced several failures during testing.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident. The agency also issued a temporary ground stop at several airports in Florida due to concerns about space debris.
