Summary
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in south Texas on Friday. The Super Heavy booster diverted from its planned return and splashed down in the sea, while the Starship continued through space.Key Facts
- Starship Flight 15 launched from SpaceX’s Starbase in south Texas on Friday afternoon.
- The rocket had two parts: a lower Super Heavy booster and an upper Starship vehicle.
- The Super Heavy booster had 33 Raptor engines that fired during takeoff.
- SpaceX planned for both rocket components to return to the launch tower.
- The booster diverted from its planned return and splashed down in the sea.
- The cause of the booster’s diversion was unknown.
- The Starship was expected to make about 14 orbits over roughly 22 hours.
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