May 28th, 2025
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SpaceX's most recent Starship test flight faced many problems. These included a door not opening properly, which stopped the release of practice satellites, and the spacecraft spinning out of control before an uncontrolled crash into the Indian Ocean. It was confirmed that the spacecraft broke apart rapidly. Despite these issues, CEO Elon Musk pointed out the progress made since the last two tests and promised to launch more frequently. This test flight was important because it used a recycled booster for the first time, although the booster 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 during a controlled return to Earth, was not achieved because control and communication were lost. These tests are very important for NASA's plans to use the Starship for moon missions, aiming to land astronauts on the moon with it.
May 28th, 2025
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