Elon Musk Explains Starship Explosions at SpaceX Meeting

SpaceX's Starship rocket, on its second-ever test flight, almost made it to orbit before violently exploding, according to Elon Musk. The explosion was caused by a venting of liquid oxygen, which would not have occurred if the rocket had been carrying a payload. Despite the setback, Musk remains optimistic about future missions and aims for rapid development to achieve full and rapid reusability. SpaceX plans to launch Flight 3 next month, pending FAA approval, and hopes to start launching its next-generation Starlink internet satellites aboard Starship by the end of the year.