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SpaceX’s Starship Prototype Achieves Record-Breaking Flight Before Crashing Due to Engine Failure – ENGINEERING.com
The SN8’s engine shut off during its descent, causing it to freefall rapidly.
SpaceX’s Starship prototype rocket achieved a record-breaking launch height on its test flight on December 9 in the South Texas village of Boca Chica. The SN8 (being the eighth Starship prototype) managed to reach 12.5 kilometers in 6 minutes and 42 seconds before crashing during its landing attempt. This was significantly higher than its fifth and sixth tests back in August and September, respectively. Video footage via tracking camera on the landing pad showed how the rocket hurtled during its…
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