Watch: SpaceX attempts second launch of Starship megarocket | NBC News

Watch live coverage as SpaceX attempts to launch its uncrewed Starship megarocket following an explosion during its first attempt in April. The test is a critical step towards a crewed mission to the moon.

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[therealking]

We can't see anything on the bottom right of the screen because the geniuses at NBC put a ginormous banner on the bottom covering it up. Even after mentioning multiple times to check the bottom right of your screen, the banner remained. Well done. Brilliance from the graphics department.

[Joel-tvtt]

This flight has shown why SpaceX is such a good company; all issues from the first flight were resolved. A rough takeoff, malfunctioning engines, and stage separation were all major issues during the first flight, and they have all been rectified seamlessly. Go SpaceX!

[aboucard]

Hot Stage separation 7:30: Who in their right mind wouldn't call this a success. The amount of math and science that goes into getting something like this to work is an insane

[tumwebazephillip]

This was an amazing launch.. all 33 engines lit up good

[parkerwhite]

Literally had tears in my eyes watching this, I know some people don’t care to much about this, but as a kid I’ve always loved the idea of space and seeing space x get better and better and closer to their goal has been a journey! I’m so happy we’re getting this close.

[ihateflatearthers]

Booster exploded AFTER staging
Ship exploded after shutdown
NO PAD DAMAGE!
ALL 33 ENGINES LIT!

[squared]

Dear NBC, please put your banner at the top of the screen next time so we can see the SpaceX data… plenty of room

[GilbertoGarcia-fqcv]

That was a successful launch. I saw it from my home. Excellent.

[aboucard]

Hot Stage separation equals success! Congratulations SpaceX!

[TheBestOfSweden]

Huge success for SpaceX. It may look like a failure, but they got much further than the last time.

[MundaneMuser]

Nice progress. I hope launch 3 will be even better, and will happen less than half a year from now.

[dubiago]

Interesting how you all phrase it…”second launch”, not “second launch test”…this is a learning phase for this particular launch vehicle.

[hansmarheim]

Even better than i could hope for! Great success! Congratulations from Norway!

[TorchzLive]

all engines running too way better then the first launch

[MattZaycYT]

A big step for SpaceX and humanity! Much evolution from the last flight test. This project is likely the most epic thing I have seen in my life.

[tombblades]

I think the 3rd one will work perfectly for what we're trying to achieve, this time next year we'll be landing them

[jaymarkkabo]

All of the launch pad upgrades held up! A lot of critical data was gathered from that booster explosion! GOOD job SpaceX! Can't wait for the next one!

[Merrikatt]

Just experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly, 🤔

[yjk]

13:02 looks like the explosion of the second stage?

[mikef.]

8:21 ... "and, as you can see, the super heavy booster has just experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly" LOL LOL LOL ... err, you mean it just, err... blew up?!!