SpaceX Starship catches fire during Indian Ocean landing on test flight
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SpaceX launched its largest and most powerful Starship on a test flight on Friday, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites. The upgraded spacecraft, which NASA plans to use for lunar landings, lifted off from the southern tip of Texas. During the hour-long flight that traveled halfway around the world, the spacecraft experienced some engine trouble but released the mock satellites midway through the journey. Upon reaching its final destination in the Indian Ocean, the Starship erupted into flames on impact. SpaceX stated that the fire was not unexpected.
What’s reported
SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship on a test flight on Friday.
The spacecraft was an upgraded version that NASA is counting on to land astronauts on the moon.
It blasted off from the southern tip of Texas.
The flight carried 20 mock Starlink satellites, which were released midway through the hour-long flight.
The flight stretched halfway around the world.
The spacecraft experienced some engine trouble.
It reached its final destination in the Indian Ocean, where it erupted into flames on impact.
SpaceX said the fire was not unexpected.
Sources: The Guardian
