SpaceX rocket explodes after test launch

The SpaceX Starship SN9 explodes into a fireball after its high altitude test flight from test facilities in Bmore

The SpaceX Starship SN9, prototype of SpaceX's Starship rocket, exploded during a landing attempt minutes aftemore

This marks the company's second prototype explosion in just three months. The Starship SN9 was a test model ofmore

The 16-story-tall rocket soared into the sky without issues. It hovered in midair as it reached its peak altitmore

As it descended, one of the three thrusters failed to ignite and fell rapidly to the ground. Six and a half mimore

No injuries occurred in either incident. Musk did not provide an immediate comment, and said earlier on Twittemore

The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that it would investigate Tuesday's explosion fueling more

SpaceX intends to launch the Starship's first orbital flight by the end of the year and by 2023, Musk has saidmore

The SpaceX launches Starship SN9 for a test flight from its facilities in Boca Chica, Texas, February 2.  REUTmore

The SpaceX Starship SN9 prototype rocket explodes after descending from a test flight in a still image from vimore

The SpaceX Starship SN9 explodes into a fireball after its high altitude test flight from test facilities in Bmore

The SpaceX Starship SN9 explodes into a fireball after its high altitude test flight from test facilities in Bmore