On Thursday, the Starship rocket of SpaceX burst into flames a few moments after taking off from a launch pad in South Texas. Although the rocket, which happens to be the most potent one ever constructed, failed to enter orbit, it offered crucial insights to the private space exploration firm as it progressed towards a more prosperous mission. The Super Heavy booster's engines roared to life in a massive plume of flames, smoke, and dust at 9:33 a.m. Eastern time, propelling the Starship gradually upward.
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After about a minute, the rocket reached the critical point of maximum aerodynamic pressure, which is a pivotal moment for any launch. However, it then started to roll uncontrollably and subsequently disintegrated in a massive explosion high in the sky above the Gulf of Mexico.
Notwithstanding the fiery result of the mission, NASA administrator Bill Nelson extended congratulations to the company. On Twitter, Mr Nelson stated, "Throughout history, every significant accomplishment has required a certain amount of calculated risk because great risk yields great rewards." Elon Musk, the company's founder, had tempering expectations before to the launch, which had no humans aboard and sought to confirm whether the rocket system's design was sound. He stated that it will take several attempts for Starship to complete this test flight.
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