Texas : SpaceX launched its Starship rocket in a new test flight aimed at advancing reusable rocket technology for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
The rocket’s booster suffered a malfunction, forcing SpaceX to abandon its planned return to the launch pad in Texas. The booster subsequently fell into the Gulf of Mexico.
The Starship spacecraft continued its flight towards orbit despite the setback.
The test forms part of SpaceX’s efforts to develop fully reusable launch systems that would enable more frequent space missions.
