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, which was part of the planned test objectives. Despite suffering engine failures during the flight, the mission achieved most of its major goals.
- ▪SpaceX launched its Starship V3, the largest and most powerful rocket in history.
- ▪The test flight lasted about an hour and ended with a planned explosion after splashdown.
- ▪The launch was delayed a day prior due to a malfunctioning hydraulic pin in the launch tower.
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