SpaceX rocket bursts into flames during Indian Ocean landing – video
SpaceX conducted a test flight of its largest Starship rocket, which is intended for future lunar missions. The rocket successfully launched from Texas but experienced engine issues during its flight. Upon landing in the Indian Ocean, the rocket burst into flames, a scenario that SpaceX had anticipated.
- ▪SpaceX launched its biggest Starship rocket on a test flight from Texas.
- ▪The rocket was carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites during the flight.
- ▪It reached the Indian Ocean where it erupted into flames upon landing.
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1:17SpaceXSpaceX rocket bursts into flames during Indian Ocean landing – videoSpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight on Friday. It was an upgraded version of the spacecraft Nasa is counting on to land astronauts on the moon. It blasted off from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites that were released midway through the hour-long flight that stretched halfway around the world. Despite some engine trouble, the spacecraft reached its final destination in the Indian Ocean where it erupted into flames on impact. The fire was not unexpected, according to SpaceX SpaceX launches its biggest rocket yet in test flight from Texas Source: APSat 23 May 2026 06.20 EDTShareExplore more on these topicsSpaceXElon MuskTexasNasaSpace
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