SpaceX Starship rocket explodes during test flight – as ‘space launch debris’ grounds flights in Florida
SpaceX said the Starship rocket experienced "a rapid unscheduled disassembly" during ascent. Flights were grounded at some Florida airports as a result of debris, but operations are now running normally.
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SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during a test flight. Pic: @_ericloosen_ / Reuters
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Starship launched a test flight at around 6.30pm local time. Pic: AP
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