The Deliberate Explosion of SpaceX's Starship: Revealed.

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SpaceX intentionally ordered its Starship rocket to explode during its maiden voyage after some of its engines failed to light up. The rocket was destroyed using a flight termination system to avoid any risk of falling debris. Despite not reaching space, the launch was considered a partial success as the rocket managed to clear the launch tower and travel higher than any Starship prototype had before. SpaceX will be investigating the cause of the engine and booster separation issues, and the Federal Aviation Administration will oversee an investigation into the mishap.
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