SpaceX disclosed that a fire developed in the aft section of Starship after stage separation, leading to a rapid unscheduled disassembly with debris falling into the Atlantic Ocean.
Elon Musk suggested that an oxygen or fuel leak in the cavity above the ship engine firewall might have contributed to the anomaly that caused Starship's failure.
Initial examinations indicated that the telemetry was lost approximately eight and a half minutes into the flight, pointing to a significant issue shortly after the ascent.
Evidence of fires during the flight raised alarms, but confirmation is pending as the company continues to investigate the exact reasons for the loss of communication.
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