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SpaceX rocket explodes in ocean after early splashdown
Original: Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in ocean after splashing down early
A SpaceX rocket exploded in the ocean moments after splashing down earlier than planned. Sky News footage captured the blast as the booster hit the water ahead of schedule, raising questions about the test flight's final phase. The early landing and subsequent explosion are the focus of coverage, with observers weighing what the failure means for SpaceX's development programme.
Why now: Fresh footage of a SpaceX rocket exploding after an early ocean splashdown is drawing wide attention.
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