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Starship Explosion Raises Uncertainty for Lunar Mining

SpaceX's Starship, a behemoth in the realm of space exploration, has encountered another setback. During its latest test flight, contact was lost with ground controllers, leading to a dramatic fall from space and an explosion. As a result, airports across southern Florida experienced ground stops. This incident, reminiscent of a previous mishap, could represent a substantial setback for SpaceX. This latest endeavor, however, wasn't just another routine test flight. The entire space industry…

SpaceX’s Starship Detonates During Test Flight, Prompting Airline Diversions

In a dramatic turn of events, a SpaceX Starship rocket met an untimely end in the vastness of space shortly after it lifted off from its Texas launch pad yesterday. This mishap not only disrupted the ambitious vision of Elon Musk's flagship rocket program but also created ripples in airline operations over the Gulf of Mexico as flights had to alter routes to evade falling debris. Just eight minutes after the launch, SpaceX's mission control suddenly lost communication with the new, upgraded Starship, which was transporting…

See How SpaceX Recovers Starship Booster Following Test Flight

In a groundbreaking achievement, SpaceX has managed to “capture” the first-stage booster of its colossal Starship rocket using massive metallic arms as it returned to the launch pad following a test flight. This marks a significant milestone in the company's ambitious mission to create reusable spacecraft aimed at lunar and Martian exploration. The Super Heavy booster roared to life at 7:25 AM CT (1:25 PM Irish time) from the launch complex nestled in Boca Chica, Texas. It propelled the second stage of the Starship rocket…

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