SpaceX Starship Lost On Return To Earth After Completing Most of Third Test Flight; Super Heavy Booster Fails To Land
SpaceX’s Starship rocket achieved several milestones on its third test flight on March 14, 2024, including propellant transfer, stage separation, and payload door operation. However, the spacecraft lost contact with the Earth’s atmosphere during re-entry, and the module broke apart, destroying it as it approached the Indian Ocean. The flight also did not demonstrate Super Heavy rocket recovery,