SpaceX has launched another batch of its Starlink satellites the usual complement of 60 of the low Earth orbit spacecraft, which will join the more than 1,000 already making up the existing constellation. This is the fifth launch of Starlink satellites for SpaceX this year, and the twentieth overall. Earlier this year, SpaceX opened up Starlink access to anyone in a current or planned service area via a pre-order reservation system with a refundable up-front deposit.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been developing the Starship rocket for the purpose of going to Mars – though two prototypes also blew up after test runs.
SpaceX rocket explodes shortly after successful landing
4 Mar, 2021 12:22 AM
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SpaceX rocket explodes shortly after successful landing. Video / Lab Padre
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SpaceX s futuristic Starship appeared to finally ace a touchdown today after two previous tries ended in massive fireballs.
The full-scale prototype soared more than 10 kilometres after lifting off from the southern tip of Texas. It descended horizontally over the Gulf of Mexico and then flipped upright just in time to land, then the official livestream ended.
Seconds later, the prototype appeared to be steadying itself as planned, before a large explosion tore it apart.
The massive blast came just after SpaceX commentator John Insprucker declared third time s a charm as the saying goes.
SpaceX has finally managed to land a Starship rocket, however, several minutes after, the vehicle exploded due to a fire which managed to reach the propellant which subsequently ignited.
SpaceX flew a Starship rocket prototype on Wednesday, landing it in one piece for the first time. But about 10 minutes later, the rocket exploded on the landing