In a surprising twist, a SpaceX Starship rocket fell apart in space shortly after its launch. This mishap happened on a Thursday and has stirred up quite the buzz in the aerospace world. Losing control of the spacecraft just eight minutes after takeoff not only shows the hurdles private space companies face but also had an immediate effect on air

The latest SpaceX Starship prototype test ended in failure, with the rocket breaking apart minutes after launch from Texas on Thursday. The mishap marks a significant setback for Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to revolutionise space travel.

Evasive Maneuvers While it may have provided an eye-popping spectacle for spectators on the ground, the mid-flight explosion of SpaceX's Starship on Thursday evening posed a serious threat to nearby aircraft.

La nave espacial Starship sufrió un “desmontaje rápido e imprevisto durante su ascenso”, confirmó Space X tras las fallas en el vuelo de prueba.

A SpaceX Starship rocket broke up just minutes after launching in Texas, forcing flights over the Gulf of Mexico to change course to dodge falling debris and setting back Elon Musk’s flagship rocket programme.

An American tourist who was visiting Turks and Caicos was left shocked when he caught the explosion of SpaceX's Starship rocket on camera while relaxing on a beach

The latest test of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, gargantuan next-generation megarocket, ended with the upper stage dramatically disintegrating over the Atlantic,forcing airline flights over the Gulf of Mexico to alter course to avoid falling debris.

Dozens of commercial airplanes were forced to change course to avoid falling debris after a SpaceX rocket exploded over the Gulf of Mexico, Reuters reported. The massive Starship rocket broke up in space just minutes after launching from Texas on Thursday,

The rocket company said the space vehicle came apart during its ascent. Videos posted to social media showed debris streaking through the sky.

Elon Musk’s company revealed that the spacecraft’s six engines shut down one by one, leading to the loss of contact and the mission’s abrupt end. The spacecraft was supposed to soar across the Gulf of Mexico from Texas on a near loop around the world similar to previous test flights.

Elon Musk addressed the unexpected breakup of SpaceX's Starship rocket, noting an internal fuel leak caused the incident.