SpaceX's Starship test launch came to an explosive end

SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket, launched Thursday morning from Texas in its first test flight before exploding minutes and crashing into the Gulf of Mexico.
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[tacyak]

They already have more built. They are building them so fast the next booster was scrapped because it was obsolete. People have no idea just how fast they are making progress. Getting the full stack to fly…it weighs 8 fully fueled Airbus A380s…is a miracle of engineering. Yes anything beyond clearing the tower was icing on the cake. They have said for months that it only has a 50% chance of actually hitting every goal, and the upper stage was going to be destroyed anyways. In fact the next two starships that are already built aren’t even being protected for reentry. Prototype…test…repeat. It too Falcon 1 four attempts to reach orbit.

[chrisseglem]

Too heavy in the starship because of unused fuel ? Most of the propellant was used in the booster and made it uncontrollably top heavy ? Just a thought I’m sure you’re smart as these engineers are only probably thought of this already, but it might be worth a second look.

[VictorGarcia-vwnq]

how do you score points in this video game?

[kevinyancey]

I wouldn't call 5 non-functioning engine a success.

[richard]

Spin it any way you want, but the mission was a failure!
And the launchpad was all but destroyed.

[chairmankaga]

It was a failure, period. SpaceX is grounded indefinitely.

[cieloame]

Na . Starship was rubbing against the ceiling like a balloon indoors .