Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flight

Watch: SpaceX loses Starship spacecraft but catches booster on seventh test flight

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According to SpaceX, the Starship experienced "a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent burn" after it launched from Boca Chica, Texas.

Despite the failure, SpaceX managed to successfully catch the rocket booster at the launch tower on its return.

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