May 28th, 2025
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SpaceX's recent Starship test flight faced several problems. For instance, a door that was supposed to release satellites didn't open properly, so the dummy satellites couldn't be released. The spacecraft then lost control and broke apart over the Indian Ocean, which was described as a "rapid unscheduled disassembly." Even with these issues, CEO Elon Musk pointed out the progress made from previous tests and promised to launch more often. This flight was the first to use a recycled booster, but it also broke into pieces when it hit the Gulf of Mexico. The main goal of the flight, which was to test the spacecraft's heat shield as it returned to Earth, was not met because control and communication were lost. These tests are very important for NASA's plans to use Starship for future missions to the moon, including landing astronauts there.
May 28th, 2025
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