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SpaceX Starship Booster Explodes in Gulf of Mexico During Recovery Attempt, Starship Reaches Orbit

SpaceX Starship Booster Explodes in Gulf of Mexico During Recovery Attempt, Starship Reaches Orbit

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight, Flight 15, saw its first-stage booster explode in the Gulf of Mexico after an aborted recovery attempt. The booster was intentionally diverted offshore following liftoff from Starbase, Texas, instead of returning to the launch pad for a planned 'catch' by mechanical arms. Despite this setback, the Starship spacecraft successfully continued its trajectory into orbit, marking its boldest test yet. Shortly after reaching orbit, the Starship deployed 26 of SpaceX's advanced Starlink satellites. The spacecraft is scheduled to complete 15 laps around the world at an altitude of approximately 170 miles (275 kilometers) before attempting to return to the launch site for a mid-air capture on Saturday. This mission aimed for the first-ever 'double catch' of both the booster and the spacecraft, a critical step towards fully reusable rocket systems. SpaceX launch commentator Kate Tice acknowledged the unexpected outcome for the booster, stating it was not the hoped-for news, but e...

SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch

SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch

SpaceX has lost out on its attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the Texas launch pad

SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after double catch thwarted by booster malfunction

SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after double catch thwarted by booster malfunction

A booster malfunction has thwarted SpaceX’s attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the Texas launch pad

SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after double catch thwarted by booster's water landing

SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after double catch thwarted by booster's water landing

SpaceX has lost out on its attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the Texas launch pad

SpaceX launches Starship on its boldest test flight yet as it aims for first double catch

SpaceX launches Starship on its boldest test flight yet as it aims for first double catch

SpaceX has launched Starship toward orbit on its boldest test yet, a 22-hour flight that aims to capture the entire rocket at the Texas pad

SpaceX launches 15th Starship flight with hopes of achieving first round trip

SpaceX launches 15th Starship flight with hopes of achieving first round trip

By Joey Roulette STARBASE, Texas, Nov 13 (Reuters) - SpaceX launched the 15th uncrewed flight of its next-generation Starship spacecraft from Texas on Friday on a mission the company hopes will be the first round-trip rocket voyage to orbit and back to the very spot where it left Earth.

SpaceX to attempt first Starship spacecraft recovery on land in 15th flight

SpaceX to attempt first Starship spacecraft recovery on land in 15th flight

By Joey Roulette BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Nov 13 (Reuters) - SpaceX's latest Starship flight planned for Friday will include its first attempt to catch the spacecraft at its Texas launch site rather than discarding it in the ocean, a key test of Elon Musk’s bid to make a fully reusable rocket system.

SpaceX, ULA plan rare double rocket launch on Friday the 13th

SpaceX, ULA plan rare double rocket launch on Friday the 13th

SpaceX and the United Launch Alliance aren't feeling superstitious this Friday the 13th. Both are planning rocket launches today from Texas and Florida.

SpaceX's next Starship launch could last a day, and you can watch it all

SpaceX's next Starship launch could last a day, and you can watch it all

SpaceX's next Starship test, flight 15, is expected to last nearly a full day. Here's how you can watch it all live.

SpaceX aims for first double catch of Starship in its most ambitious test flight yet

SpaceX aims for first double catch of Starship in its most ambitious test flight yet

SpaceX is launching Starship into orbit on its boldest test yet, a 22-hour flight that aims to recapture the entire rocket at the Texas pad

SpaceX’s attempt for a Starship double catch is thwarted when the booster ends up in Gulf of Mexico

SpaceX’s attempt for a Starship double catch is thwarted when the booster ends up in Gulf of Mexico

SpaceX’s attempt to recover its entire Starship rocket back at its Texas launch pad has been thwarted

SpaceX to launch 15th Starship flight, seeking to achieve unprecedented round trip

SpaceX to launch 15th Starship flight, seeking to achieve unprecedented round trip

By Joey Roulette BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Nov 13 (Reuters) - SpaceX's latest Starship flight planned for Friday will include its first attempt to catch the spacecraft on a return landing at its Texas launch site, rather than discarding the vehicle at sea, a key test of Elon Musk’s bid to produce a fully