SpaceX's Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
SpaceX's attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the launch pad was thwarted when the booster fell into the Gulf of Mexico and exploded Friday, but the spacecraft still soared into orbit in its boldest test yet.
TL;DR
- SpaceX's Starship successfully launched and reached orbit.
- An attempt to recover the booster back at the launch pad was unsuccessful.
- The booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico.
- This was SpaceX's boldest Starship test yet.