SpaceX: Elon Musk's Starship rocket launches on third test flight

Elon Musk's SpaceX company has conducted a third test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built.

The Starship cleared its launch pad in Texas, separated from its "Super Heavy Booster" and began coasting at an altitude of 145 miles. It was eventually destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere, the company said.

It is hoped the giant spacecraft will help build cities on Mars one day.

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[FreddieKBS]

The re-entry was seen as a bonus, not an expectation, this launch surpassed most expectations for SpaceX and hence is a great success.

[joependleton]

Excellent video... SpaceX rise above it all.

[HzHz]

It was the added waffle iron that made the difference.

[coolstorybrooooo]

It was an out of control re-entry. Clearly ran out of RCS gas for re-orienting itself.