SpaceX's recent launch of the Starship rocket ended prematurely as the spacecraft lost contact minutes into the test flight and broke apart, raining debris over Florida. After successfully launching from Texas, the rocket ascended to almost 90 miles but encountered issues that led to an out-of-control spin. This operation was intended for a controlled entry yet resulted in another failure, echoing previous launch complications. The company is coordinating with safety officials while preparing for future missions, including NASA's planned use of Starship to land astronauts on the moon.
SpaceX confirmed the spacecraft experienced a "rapid unscheduled disassembly" during the ascent engine firing, prompting contingency responses and safety coordination.
Starship reached nearly 90 miles in altitude during its flight test but lost contact before deploying mock satellites, resulting in visible debris over Florida.
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