The space missile exploded in space during a trial, months after a previous attempt to launch – with multiple flights in Florida due to the debris.
A 403 -foot missile was launched from Starbase in Boca Chika, Texas, at about 6:30 pm Each time (12:30 am UK local time).
However, within minutes of the launch, the connection was lost as the spacecraft – designed for astronauts to retreat on the moon and the rituals of ferries to Mars – entered into control.
The engines on the top of the vehicle began to close while they are east. The trip was supposed to be a tight entrance on the Indian Ocean.
It was not immediately clear from where the missile fell, but pictures of the burning debris from Florida and the Caribbean Sea region were published online.
In a statement, Spacex He said: “While burning up, the car witnessed a quick dismantling, not scratching and lost contact.
“Our team immediately started coordination with safety officials to implement the previously planned emergency responses.
“We will review the data from the flight test today to better understand the root cause. As is always the case, success comes from what we learn, and today’s flight will provide additional lessons to improve Starship reliability.”
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The high -heavy supporter of Megarocting was successfully discovered by giant mechanical weapons and returned to the launch platform as planned.
Meanwhile, the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) issued a ground notice of multiple flights after the test was launched, and said it would require Spacex to conduct a sharp investigation into the loss of stars.
The notification was released at airports in Miami, Fort Lauddiel, Palm Beach and Orlando due to “space launch wreck” until 8 pm (1 am UK local time).
Departure Florida The airports were delayed at a rate of 45 minutes on average due to the accident.
It comes after the previous stars test in January Eight minutes When the missile exploded on the Bahamas.
The beating debris is sent miles across the sky over the Turks and Kaikos, a British region abroad. No significant injuries or damage were reported.
Elon Musk“The initial sign is that we got oxygen/fuel leakage in the cavity over the ship’s engine protection wall, which was large enough to build pressure more than the ventilation capacity,” said the owner of Spacex, at X.
The Federal Aviation Administration also said that it would be investigated by the failed launch – which is continuing.