SpaceX Starship Explosion: US Grounds Ambitious Spacecraft After Fiery Mishap
2025-01-18
The Manila Times
The US has grounded SpaceX's Starship program following a dramatic mid-air explosion that left the spacecraft disintegrated in a fiery cascade. Elon Musk's company has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident. As SpaceX aims to revolutionize space travel with its reusable spacecraft, this setback may impact its plans for future missions, including lunar and Mars exploration. With space technology and rocket science advancing rapidly, the incident highlights the challenges of space travel and the need for rigorous safety protocols. SpaceX will need to address the issues to get back on track with its Starship program, a key player in the private space industry and space exploration.