The seventh launch of the Starship rocket ended in a crash. SpaceX will continue testing

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The seventh launch of the Starship rocket ended in a crash. SpaceX will continue testing
January 17th. /MEDIA TALK/. On January 17, 2025, the seventh test of the Starship spacecraft took place. The launch took place from the Boca Chica cosmodrome, located in Texas in the USA. The Super Heavy accelerator successfully returned to the launch pad. Communication with the Starship vessel was interrupted.

It is noted that by this round of tests, SpaceX has significantly improved the design of the spacecraft, including in terms of engine operation and on-board computer. During the flight, it was supposed to deliver the payload into orbit for the first time.


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According to the Airlive publication, some aircraft flying over the Atlantic were forced to adjust their course due to the fall of the wreckage into the atmosphere. According to preliminary information, the accident could have occurred due to a leak of fuel or oxygen. The head of SpaceX, Elon Musk, said that the incident would not affect future plans for experiments.

The day before, we told you that Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket made its first successful space flight.
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