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SpaceX’s Starship rocket system reached several milestones in its second test flight before the rocket booster and spacecraft exploded over the Gulf of Mexico.

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[–] MrJ2k@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Also demonstrated the flight termination systems, for both stages, it seems.

It appears they got their engine development under control too. Every one lit and burned effectively full duration, on both stages.

So basically they've fixed every issue displayed in the first flight I'd say.

[–] Diplomjodler@feddit.de -1 points 1 year ago

Still some work to do in the not-blow-up department, though.