SpaceX misconduct: Starship test flight failed again!

SpaceX misconduct: Starship test flight failed again!

Florida, USA - The big dream of Elon Musk to bring people to Mars with his “Starship” has once again suffered a bitter setback. During a test flight on March 7, 2025, the upper level of the largest rocket ever built exploded a few minutes after the start. Although the lower part, the "Super Heavy" booster, could be collected safely on the starting tower in Texas, the success of the test is ultimately questionable. The teams at SpaceX will now analyze the flight technology data in order to explore the cause of the explosion, as SpaceX announced on platform X, as well as with Kleinezeitung.at was reported.

The explosion caused the US flight inspection authority to temporarily stop the start and landing process at several airports in Florida after falling rocket pieces over the state and the Caribbean. It is already the company's second failure this year. Previously, the first test mission also ended with an explosion after a few minutes. Nevertheless, this test also showed progress: For the third time, it was possible to catch the booster at the starting tower with the help of arms, which was unsuccessful on the previous flights. SpaceX continues to develop to develop a reusable rocket that is both safe and to land again, such as Tagesschau.de

The "Starship" system consists of two main parts: the over 70 meter long booster and the 50-meter-long upper level, both of which are able to return to Earth after their use. NASA plans to send astronauts to the moon with the "Starship", while SpaceX WAH pursues ambitious goals for researching Mars. The competition is not sleeping, because Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has already completed a first successful test flight with the “New Glenn” rocket and wants to challenge SpaceX. The competitions in the space area are more intensive than ever, and the next test flights from "Starship" are eagerly awaited.