Fire destroys Starship on its seventh test flight, raining debris from space

The upgraded Starship rocket launched by SpaceX broke apart during its test flight, leading to a rapid unscheduled disassembly, far from its intended trajectory.

After experiencing a loss of contact with the spacecraft, SpaceX officials observed debris falling through the atmosphere, confirming the failure of the test flight.

Residents in various Caribbean regions, including the Turks and Caicos, shared videos of the debris, showcasing the significant impact of the Starship's disassembly.

Despite the failure of the Starship to complete its planned test, there were no casualties as no people or satellites were aboard during the launch.

Read at Ars Technica