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Elon Musk's SpaceX aborts booster recovery due to technical issues

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SpaceX's 15th Starship test-flight ended with the booster crashing into the Gulf of Mexico after an unspecified technical issue prevented a successful double catch. Analysis by journalist Frédéric Castel in Bosa Chica, Texas, USA, reveals the incident occurred during this specific test sequence.

Key points

• SpaceX's 15th Starship test-flight resulted in the booster crashing into the Gulf of Mexico due to a technical issue preventing a successful double catch.
• The incident occurred during a specific test sequence where the company aimed to recover both the booster and the ship.

Context

SpaceX is conducting its 15th test-flight of the Starship rocket, aiming for a historic first-ever double catch recovery. Analysis by journalist Frédéric Castel in Bosa Chica, Texas, USA, provides details on the incident.

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Evidence is limited to a single incident report from a journalist in Texas; no data on frequency, cost, or broader impact is provided.

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