SpaceX Starship rocket explodes minutes after launch:
Second straight incident is setback to Elon Musk’s ambitions to build vessel capable of reaching Mars
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- SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded shortly after launch for the second time, marking a setback for Elon Musk's plans.
- The upper-stage spacecraft malfunctioned eight minutes after liftoff, while the booster safely returned to the launch pad.
- The FAA has mandated an investigation into the incident, raising concerns about the design and viability of the Starship rocket.
- Analysts note that SpaceX embraces failure as part of the learning process to enhance Starship's reliability.
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