SpaceX successfully launched its Starship megarocket on its second test flight, reaching space and flying higher, farther, and longer. Although the rocket met an explosive end, the separation of its two stages was a significant milestone. The Super Heavy booster exploded shortly after separation, while the upper stage detonated before completing its launch burn. The test flight was hailed by SpaceX as a success.
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket, the most powerful rocket on Earth, on its second test flight this weekend, and while the vehicle may have met an explosive end, its flight absolutely amazing to behold. In a big milestone for SpaceX, the rocket's two stages separated successfully. The Super Heavy booster exploded shortly thereafter, while the upper stage detonated before completing its launch burn.
Still, SpaceX hailed the second test flight, which reached space and flew higher, farther and longer than aSpace.com's Josh Dinner captured this photo of SpaceX's second Starship test launch from Boca Chica, Texas on Nov. 18, 2023.Space.com's Josh Dinner captured this photo of SpaceX's second Starship test launch from Boca Chica, Texas on Nov. 18, 2023.Space.com's Josh Dinner captured this photo of SpaceX's second Starship test launch from Boca Chica, Texas on Nov. 18, 2023."Seeing Starship launch in person was incredible," Space.com's Josh Dinner said of the sigh
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