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Why Did SpaceX’s ‘Starship’ Rocket Explode?

Jan 17, 2024 3:36 PM

Minutes after ignition, SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded mid-flight. The company calls it a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.”

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