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SpaceX reveals why the last two Starships failed as another launch draws near

https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/08/spacex-reveals-why-the-last-two-starships-failed-as-another-launch-draws-near/
18•LorenDB•5mo ago

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slater•5mo ago
"The final mishap report cites the probable root cause for the loss of the Starship vehicle as a failure of a fuel component."

Well, that narrows it down a bit!

megaloblasto•5mo ago
The main problem was that it exploded
SpikeDad•5mo ago
The main problem is it's run by a megalomaniac. If he didn't want to destroy NASA SpaceX could have lots of help.
0cf8612b2e1e•5mo ago
At least the front did not fall off.
aspenmayer•5mo ago
Even if the front did fall off, that would not be normal. These are very very strong vessels.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWPwlMv8lNI

megaloblasto•5mo ago
In this case, the front exploded off
hulitu•5mo ago
> SpaceX reveals why the last two Starships failed as another launch draws near

Failed ? They said it was a success. /s