SpaceX Starship Test Launch Ends in Explosion
SpaceX Starship Test Launch Ends in Explosion On Thursday, April 20, 2023, SpaceX launched its latest Starship spacecraft in hopes of expanding human exploration beyond Earth. However, the mission ended in disaster as the spacecraft exploded during its ascent. The Launch The Starship spacecraft, named "Endeavour," was launched from the SpaceX launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. The launch was broadcast live and watched by millions of people around the world. The Explosion Just over two minutes into the flight, the spacecraft exploded in mid-air. The cause of the explosion is not yet known, but SpaceX has confirmed that no one was aboard the spacecraft at the time of the incident. Following the explosion, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk released a statement expressing his disappointment and assuring the public that the company will investigate the cause of the incident. "We are obviously disappointed by today's test launch results, but we are working to identify th...