The spacecraft's six engines appeared to shut down one by one during ascent, with contact lost just 8 1/2 minutes into the flight.
Elon Musk's company said Starship broke apart what it called a rapid unscheduled disassembly during the latest test flight, disappointing crowds who witnessed the event.
Musk indicated that preliminary analysis suggests leaking fuel may have built up pressure, and fire suppression will be added to improve safety in future tests.
SpaceX used the launch tower's giant mechanical arms to catch the returning booster, achieving a noteworthy feat, though it was overshadowed by the spacecraft's failure.
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