Starship's 2nd test flight: Successes, milestones, and a long road ahead

SpaceX's Starship rocket completed a successful liftoff on its second-ever test flight, igniting all 33 of its first-stage Raptor engines. Although the upper stage, known as Starship, exploded about eight minutes after launch, the test flight achieved several important milestones. These included a smooth liftoff, successful separation from the Super Heavy booster, and the completion of a full-duration burn during ascent. SpaceX is already preparing for Starship's third flight test.