01. Starship Explosion Video: Watch Elon Musk's Rocket Explode After Launch
Fri Apr 21 2023On April 20, 2023, SpaceX's Starship rocket suffered a catastrophic explosion just minutes after clearing the launch pad during a flight test. The rocket was aiming to send the nearly 400-foot Starship rocket on a round-the-world trip from the southern tip of Texas, near the Mexican border. The rocket began to tumble and then exploded four minutes into the flight, plummeting into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, called it "an exciting test launch of Starship! Learned a lot for next test launch in a few months."1
The Starship rocket is the most powerful rocket ever built, and Musk has billed it as a way to transport humans to the Moon and Mars. The launch was a "learning experience," according to Musk, and the explosion will inform and improve the probability of success in the future as SpaceX rapidly advances development of Starship. 23
Numerous SpaceX rockets have blown up during testing in the past, and this latest explosion is a reminder of the risks involved in space exploration. However, Musk and his team remain undeterred, and SpaceX will try to launch its Starship rocket again on Thursday, April 27, 2023, after it was delayed earlier this week due to a frozen valve. 3
The explosion was captured on video, and it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and dangers of space exploration. However, it also highlights the resilience and determination of the SpaceX team, who remain committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As Musk said in a tweet after the explosion, "RIP Starship SN24, honorable discharge."
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