"Elon Musk Explains Starship Explosion: Propellant Venting Gone Wrong"

Elon Musk revealed that the explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket during its second test flight was caused by a venting of liquid oxygen, which would not have occurred if the rocket had been carrying a payload. Despite the explosion, the rocket had been performing well and was close to reaching orbit. SpaceX plans to launch a third test flight soon and aims for rapid reusability. The company also has plans to use Starship for crewed moon missions and launching next-generation Starlink internet satellites. Musk also discussed plans for a more reliable and larger Version 2 and Version 3 of the Starship rocket.