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Elon Musk Reveals Why the Starship SN10 Rocket Exploded (News ) – PCMag AU
‘Multiple fixes’ are in the works for the SN11 prototype, which is expected to launch soon.
(Photo via SpaceX/YouTube)
SpaceX last week successfully landed its reusable Starship rocket after completing a high-altitude flight test, but then it exploded.
Like siblings SN8 and SN9 that came before, this version was powered by three engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to reaching apogeeabout six miles in altitude. The vehicle performed as expected, reorienting itself for reentry and descending into a precise landing at the intended location.
“Starship SN10 landed in one piece,”…
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