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SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas

By Isabella Perez
Published in SpaceX
April 21, 2023
1 min read
SpaceX giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas

Have you ever seen a rocket explode right after a launch? Well, that’s exactly what happened with SpaceX’s giant rocket on Wednesday. The explosion occurred just minutes after the launch from Boca Chica, Texas. According to Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, the cause of the explosion was due to high pressure. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported as the rocket exploded during a test flight, which was unmanned.

The rocket that exploded is an experimental prototype of SpaceX’s Starship, which is designed to carry humans to the Moon and Mars in the future. The rocket named SN10 was the third model in the serial number series to launch from Texas. The previous two launches, however, were not successful, as both models exploded in mid-air during landing attempts.

SpaceX has been working on developing its Starship rocket for years now, with the ultimate goal of increasing space exploration and potentially reducing the cost of space travel. The Starship rocket is expected to be a fully reusable spacecraft that can carry both people and cargo. The recent explosions, however, have been setbacks in the company’s progress towards achieving this goal.

Despite the setback, SpaceX has remained determined to continue testing and improving their Starship rocket prototypes. The company is already working on the next model, SN11, which is expected to undergo testing soon.

SpaceX’s giant rocket explosion is a reminder that space exploration is a challenging and dangerous field that requires precision and accuracy. This incident highlights the importance of thorough testing and development to ensure the safety and success of future space missions. SpaceX’s progress towards developing a fully reusable spacecraft is an exciting milestone for the future of space exploration.


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