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SpaceX Starship reaches orbit before exploding in ocean
Original: SpaceX launches Starship into orbit – then it explodes in ocean
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket into orbit in a major test flight, but the vehicle was destroyed, exploding over the ocean shortly afterwards. The flight still marks a milestone for the company's most powerful rocket, and footage of the launch and the fiery end has drawn widespread attention online, with viewers debating whether the mission should be counted as a success or a failure.
Why now: The dramatic destruction of a record-breaking rocket immediately after a successful orbital launch is striking new footage people are sharing.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 8 h ago to 6 h ago.
Evidence
- SpaceX launches Starship into orbit – then it explodes in ocean · The Independent · 612.3K
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