Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown
SpaceX's Starship V3 successfully launched and completed a test flight before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The rocket exploded upon landing as part of the planned test objectives. Despite engine failures in both stages, the flight achieved most of its major goals.
- ▪SpaceX launched its Starship V3, the largest rocket in history, on a test flight that lasted about an hour.
- ▪The rocket splashed down in the Indian Ocean and exploded as intended after the flight.
- ▪The launch was delayed a day prior due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower.
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Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdownElon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 – the largest and most powerful rocket in history.The test flight on Friday lasted about an hour and ended when Starship splashed down into the Indian Ocean and exploded as planned.The launch went ahead a day after it was delayed due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower.The test flight achieved most of its major objectives but both stages of the rocket suffered engine failures.Just nowTexasSpaceXElon MuskShareSaveWatch: Miley Cyrus receives her star in the Hollywood Walk of FameActress Anya Taylor-Joy and designer Donatella Versace delivered tributes to the singer during the ceremony.US & CanadaFighter jet shoots down UFO in newly declassified…
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