02/02/2021 18:34
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Updated 02/02/2021 19:13
A SpaceX rocket prototype exploded while trying to land on Tuesday after a test flight, according to images broadcast live by the company itself.
It is the SN9 version of the ship developed by the firm of billionaire businessman Elon Musk, which was launched from Boca Chica, in Texas, United States.
The test is another step in
an aerospace development that aims to travel to the Moon and Mars
.
The incident is
the second such explosion
, as the previous prototype, the SN8, suffered
a similar accident at the same stage of the test last December
.
Then the firm
SpaceX considered that, despite this, the launch had been successful
.
So far, there have been no comments on the result of this new test, apart from comments of celebration on social networks.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
had delayed authorizing the test
after determining that Musk's company had violated certain terms of its license in its previous bumpy attempt.
Finally, clearance was given on Monday night.
Live feed of Starship SN9 flight test → https://t.co/Hs5C53qBxb https://t.co/ioM0D5J91I
- SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 2, 2021
The shocking explosion occurred
near where the SN10 prototype was located
, which has not yet had its flight test. On the same day,
Musk had announced that he would stop using his Twitter account for a while
, without adding further reasons.
The reasons are suspected to be linked to the news on Wall Street, in which the millionaire took a position and engaged in public discussions.
SpaceX is one of the flagship companies of Musk
, who also owns Tesla, which develops electric cars and developments with sustainable energy.
In his company portfolio, the tycoon also has Neuralink, which develops neuro-interfaces, and The Boring Company, of tunnels and infrastructure.
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