SpaceX Starship Launch Ends in Explosive Failure

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft, designed for lunar missions, experienced a test failure shortly after liftoff, marking its second unsuccessful attempt. The rocket's Super Heavy first stage booster exploded over the Gulf of Mexico, while the core Starship stage lost contact with mission control. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the mishap and will oversee an investigation into the failure. Despite setbacks, SpaceX's risk-tolerant culture and commitment to rapid testing and improvement remain intact. The company's next steps will depend on the FAA's review and the extent of the technical failures. NASA, SpaceX's primary customer, is relying on the success of Starship for its Artemis program, which aims to land humans on the moon.