The SpaceX Starship launch went off as planned, but minutes later, it exploded at approximately 8:33 a.m. local time. Approximately at just over three minutes into flight near the Gulf of Mexico, the first stage Super Heavy booster and second Stage starship vehicle were not able to separate as planned.
Now if the launch went entirely to plan, Starship have flown over the Gulf of Mexico after clearing the tower. Where the explosion happened, Starship and Super Heavy should have separated. Starship would have then continued to travel and reach an altitude of approximately 150 miles before a soft water landing near Hawaii.
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From a milestone standpoint, our main goal is to clear the pad. Every milestone beyond that is a bonus. The farther we fly, the more data we collect,” said Kate Tice, SpaceX Engineering Manager.
