SpaceX launched the third test flight of its Starship spacecraft, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, which aims to carry astronauts to the moon and, eventually, to Mars. After 50 minutes, it lost contact with the spacecraft and the live feed cut to the control room. Two previous attempts ended in the explosion of the spacecraft's engine booster and the cruise vessel, which is designed to eventually carry up to 100 astronauts. The first attempt lasted four minutes and the second lasted eight. The company says frequent flight testing will provide valuable data that will help it design and develop a more robust rocket

Source: The Guardian March 14, 2024 15:57 UTC