The SpaceX Starship that exploded in the air caused problems with air traffic
7 march 2025 в 21:13
The unmanned SpaceX Starship spacecraft exploded in the air during its eighth test flight on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The explosion led to disruptions in air traffic and was the second unsuccessful attempt in a row for this vehicle this year. Although the launch was successful, Starship apparently began experiencing problems, and several engines on the ship failed during the live broadcast.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement requiring SpaceX to conduct an investigation into the failure of its spacecraft.
«The investigation of the incident is aimed at enhancing public safety, determining the root cause of the event, and identifying corrective measures to prevent its recurrence», - the FAA statement read. «FAA will participate in every stage of the incident investigation conducted by SpaceX, and must approve SpaceX’s final report, including any corrective measures. Resumption of flights depends on FAA determining that any system, process, or procedure related to the incident does not affect public safety».
Below is everything that happened during the unsuccessful SpaceX Starship launch.
SpaceX Communications Manager Dan Huot explained what happened after their team lost contact with Starship.
«As soon as you lose enough central engines, you lose control of the position», - Huot said during the live broadcast, according to CNN. «And that’s why we saw the ship start to rotate, and at this point we lost contact with the ship».
Huot also noted that SpaceX «has taken many measures» to manage the aftermath of the explosion in the air, «such as debris response zones, where we work very closely with air traffic controllers».
«We have taken many measures (before rocket launch) to ensure that we provide public safety», - Huot assured viewers. «They worked last time and are actively working now».
According to SpaceX, Starship was flying in the designated launch corridor, CNN reports. SpaceX also released a statement saying, «All surviving debris was supposed to fall in a pre-planned debris response zone. There are no toxic substances in the debris, and no significant impact on marine life or water quality is expected. If you believe you have found debris, please contact local authorities or SpaceX’s debris hotline at 1−866−623−0234 or at [email protected]»
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement requiring SpaceX to conduct an investigation into the failure of its spacecraft.
«The investigation of the incident is aimed at enhancing public safety, determining the root cause of the event, and identifying corrective measures to prevent its recurrence», - the FAA statement read. «FAA will participate in every stage of the incident investigation conducted by SpaceX, and must approve SpaceX’s final report, including any corrective measures. Resumption of flights depends on FAA determining that any system, process, or procedure related to the incident does not affect public safety».
Below is everything that happened during the unsuccessful SpaceX Starship launch.
SpaceX Communications Manager Dan Huot explained what happened after their team lost contact with Starship.
«As soon as you lose enough central engines, you lose control of the position», - Huot said during the live broadcast, according to CNN. «And that’s why we saw the ship start to rotate, and at this point we lost contact with the ship».
Huot also noted that SpaceX «has taken many measures» to manage the aftermath of the explosion in the air, «such as debris response zones, where we work very closely with air traffic controllers».
«We have taken many measures (before rocket launch) to ensure that we provide public safety», - Huot assured viewers. «They worked last time and are actively working now».
According to SpaceX, Starship was flying in the designated launch corridor, CNN reports. SpaceX also released a statement saying, «All surviving debris was supposed to fall in a pre-planned debris response zone. There are no toxic substances in the debris, and no significant impact on marine life or water quality is expected. If you believe you have found debris, please contact local authorities or SpaceX’s debris hotline at 1−866−623−0234 or at [email protected]»
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